Food process development from concept to scale

Process development for the production of food-grade ingredients

We offer facilities and expertise to develop, test and upscale your process concepts

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Process development

Research, develop, test and upscale

From research to factory design, Bodec offers the facilities to develop your concept process. This means that without unnecessary investments you can introduce a new, competitive product or make an existing production process more efficient and cost-effective.

Guidance from beginning to end

Your product, your formulation and your specific product requirements are at the heart of any process development. That goes without saying. Our engineers guide you from beginning to end to (re)develop your production process. We have excellent facilities and a large network that we can use to develop and implement ‘state of the art’ technologies. You can be sure that Bodec offers the most efficient and cost-effective solution that will not affect your product quality and may even improve it! This enables you to launch a competitive product.

The basis for factory design

By using modern data analysis tools and smart measuring equipment, you will be fully informed of the status of your processes. We tell you exactly what we are doing and what the developments are. After a detailed test phase, you will be able to make a considered choice and select the perfect equipment for your production process. If required, we will carry out a feasibility study on which we will base the final factory design.

The advantages of process development with Bodec

No unnecessary investments, competitive cost price
Excellent facilities and engineers who know what they are doing
Short lead time, fast delivery
Modern data analysis tools and measuring equipment
New factory design and layout

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What does process development mean in the food industry?

Process development in the food industry means designing, testing and improving the way a food product or ingredient is made. It is the step between a promising idea or lab recipe and a reliable production process. This can include selecting the right processing steps, defining process conditions, improving yield, reducing waste, ensuring food safety and making sure the product can be produced consistently at a larger scale.

Can Bodec develop a production process for a new food or ingredient?

Yes, Bodec supports companies in developing production processes for new food products, food ingredients and innovative raw materials. We help translate a concept, formulation or lab-scale process into a practical and scalable production process. The focus is not on making a product only once, but on developing a process that can be scaled up towards industrial production.

How do you scale up a food process from lab to industrial production?

Scaling up a food process is done step by step. A process that works in the lab or kitchen does not automatically work at pilot or industrial scale. Larger volumes often behave differently, and factors such as heat transfer, mixing, viscosity, processing time, yield and cleaning become much more important.

Can you optimize or redesign an existing production process?

Yes, Bodec can help optimize or redesign existing food production processes. This may be relevant when a process is too expensive, has capacity limitations, gives inconsistent product quality or produces too much waste. We can review the current process, identify bottlenecks and test alternative process conditions or technologies.

Do you work on both food process development and bioprocess development?

Yes, Bodec works on both food process development and bioprocess development, especially where these areas come together. Many innovative food ingredients are developed using biological or fermentation-related processes, but they still need to be processed, separated, concentrated, stabilized or dried before they can be used commercially.

How do you ensure a developed process is ready for large-scale production?

A process is ready for large-scale production when it is technically stable, repeatable, safe and economically realistic. At Bodec, we test and validate the key process steps before moving to larger volumes. We look at product quality, yield, processing time, equipment suitability, food safety, cleaning requirements and operational risks.

Does Bodec work with customers outside Europe?

Yes, Bodec works with customers from both inside and outside Europe. Many food innovation projects are international by nature. Companies from different countries come to Bodec for process development, pilot production and scale-up support.

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How we help our clients create, scale and perfect food ingredient processes

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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!

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Process Development

From Research to Scalable Food-Grade Production

Bodec supports food companies in researching, developing, testing and upscaling new production processes. From early research to full factory design, we provide the facilities and expertise to turn your concept into a competitive, scalable and cost-effective food-grade process without the need for major upfront investments.

Our approach places your product, formulation and quality requirements at the centre of every development step. Our engineers guide you from start to finish in designing or redesigning your production process. With a fully equipped pilot plant, advanced testing tools and access to a broad technological network, we implement state-of-the-art solutions that protect, and often enhance, product quality.

Using modern data analysis and smart measurement technologies, we give you full insight into process performance throughout development. After a thorough testing phase, you can confidently select the right equipment for your production line.

If needed, Bodec also conducts feasibility studies to shape the optimal factory design. This ensures a reliable foundation for large-scale production and enables you to launch a competitive, high-quality product with minimal risk and maximum efficiency.