Complete solutions for commercial production of ingredients with precision fermentation

Precision fermentation is creating new ways to produce vital ingredients the world needs to nourish a growing population. For innovators in this space, turning that potential into a reality is going to require proven, efficient and cost-effective solutions for commercial production at a large scale. For that to be possible, you need to have the right partners at your side. 

At Tetra Pak, we can work with you at every step of the way: from adapting your process for upscaling, to successfully launching your products and growing your business in the future. We know that nobody knows your process and your strain better than your team. We therefore build our collaboration to best understand your unique requirements and assess your processing needs. With expertise from 70 years of food production experience, we not only help you identify the optimal solutions for your challenges – we give you an integrated edge to manage all strategic issues from end to end.

Upstream processing

Upstream processing includes all the equipment before the bioreactor. These processes are all about creating the optimal environment in which your strain can grow – while preventing contamination from unwanted and competing organisms. Aseptic handling and sterilization, which are traditionally downstream concerns in other types of food and beverage processes, are therefore critical in the design of upstream solutions for precision fermentation.

 

We have decades of experience developing highly hygienic solutions for aseptic processing of food and beverages. Based on the needs of your strain, we can work with you to find the right solutions for flexible, reliable and cost-effective performance in your upstream processes. 

Browse some of the relevant technologies below and contact us today to learn more.

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Upstream processing equipment

heat exchanger

Heat exchangers

Heat exchangers

Heat treatment is critical for food safety, product quality, and cost-effective, sustainable processing. Our solutions ensure consistently high-quality results.

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PDC Powder solutions

PDC Powder solutions

Our Product Development Centres for Powder can help you with the right solutions so you’ll always get high-quality results.

Tetra Pak High Shear Mixer

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer

The Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer is a complete mixing solution solving any problem of lumping or fat separation to produce a homogeneous product.

Processing Components

Processing components

Processing components

Our processing components open a world of opportunities for food & beverage producers. Optimise processes, add value and keep ahead of the pack with Tetra Pak.

Bioreactors

A number of variables go into choosing the right bioreactor. Creating the optimal conditions for the strain is of course the main priority, but there are also a number of important practical considerations: from scalability of the technology, to useability for your operators, to CAPEX as well as OPEX.

 

Whether you are preparing for pilot testing or designing a full-scale commercial plant, we can support you in finding the optimal bioreactor solution to match your needs. Our fermentation experts can work with your team to better understand your processes, and thereby help you explore the range of equipment available to you.

Downstream processing

Downstream processing includes all the equipment after the bioreactor. In precision fermentation, a number of factors influence the design of a downstream processing solution and the type of technologies required. This includes the nature of the microorganism strain and the target ingredient as well as the final product. 

 

With knowledge from decades of experience in food and beverage processing, we can work with you to understand your downstream processing challenges and identify the right solutions for addressing them. Our portfolio of equipment includes everything needed for engineering efficient, reliable and safe downstream lines for precision fermentation production. Browse some of the relevant technologies below and contact us today to learn more.

Downstream processing equipment

Ultra filtration unit

Membrane Filtration

Membrane Filtration

Membrane filtration supports efficient production of milk- and whey-based foods and beverages as well as facilitating process water recovery and reuse.

Tetra Pak Separator Bactofuge

Separation

Separation

Whether you separate milk or remove particles from juice, you’ll get excellent product quality, efficiency and flexibility from our separation equipment.

heat exchanger

Heat exchangers

Heat exchangers

Heat treatment is critical for food safety, product quality, and cost-effective, sustainable processing. Our solutions ensure consistently high-quality results.

Tetra Pak Drainer Washer 2

Draining & Washing

Draining & Washing

High-volume cottage cheese production requires specialised equipment. Our solution integrates a draining belt, extra rinsing where needed, and blending.

Ice cream extrusion line

Ice cream extrusion

Ice cream extrusion

For novelty ice creams, extrusion is the way to go. Our equipment is almost twice as fast as competitor solutions, meaning better ROI and profitability.

Integrated solutions for powder

In many cases, the result of precision fermentation processing will be a functional powdered ingredient intended for further food and beverage processing. Working with powders creates unique challenges, and we have spent decades collaborating with producers of powdered ingredients to optimise these processes.

Today we offer a wide range of technologies designed to make sure your powders have exactly the properties you strive for. Our experts can work with your team to develop integrated solutions for processing, handling and packing your powdered ingredients.

Watch our video to find out more.

Integrated solutions for powder

In many cases, the result of precision fermentation processing will be a functional powdered ingredient intended for further food and beverage processing. Working with powders creates unique challenges, and we have spent decades collaborating with producers of powdered ingredients to optimise these processes.

Today we offer a wide range of technologies designed to make sure your powders have exactly the properties you strive for. Our experts can work with your team to develop integrated solutions for processing, handling and packing your powdered ingredients.

Watch our video to find out more.

AUTOMATION AND DIGITALISATION SOLUTIONS

Smart integration to optimise your operations – every day.

From ensuring end-to-end traceability to simplifying daily tasks for your operators, automation and digitalisation play an integral role in commercial precision fermentation production. Tetra Pak offers a suite of solutions designed for operational flexibility and scalability, giving you access to valuable data to minimise risks – and maximise returns. Visit our automation page to learn how we can help integrate, optimise and connect your plant solutions to enable better everyday decision making. 

PACKAGING

Explore our packaging portfolio

For businesses developing end-consumer products, our support can go far beyond your processing equipment needs. We can also help you find the right solutions to protect your products and market them properly on grocery shelves.

Tetra Pak offers the market’s most attractive and complete range of carton packaging for consumer food and beverage products. Our packages are designed to provide convenience, easy opening, optimal shelf life and maximum brand exposure.

TETRA PAK SERVICES

Service solutions – tailored to your needs

With Tetra Pak as your partner, you can count on support throughout the lifecycle of your operations. We have a wide portfolio of service solutions that can be customised to match your goals as your business evolves. Working together with your team, our experts can evaluate new ways to optimise performance and costs, and ensure you always have safe, reliable processing.

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