Food technology encompasses machinery and equipment for the professional production, processing and packaging of food and beverages. The main group includes bakery machinery (kneading and mixing machines, portioning machines, ovens), meat processing (mincers, cutters, sausage fillers), cheese-making and dairy technology, and confectionery machinery.
In the beverage sector, beverage machinery is used for the production of beer, wine, juice and spirits. Other areas include fruit and vegetable processing, pasta machines, chocolate-making machines, and the full range of commercial kitchen equipment for the hospitality and catering industries.
Well-known manufacturers include Bühler, GEA, Tetra Pak, Bosch, Multivac, Marel, Rational, Werner & Pfleiderer, Hobart and MKN.
Areas of application include industrial bakeries and butchers, food manufacturers, dairies, breweries, catering establishments, commercial kitchens and food retailers with in-house production.