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Smart and sustainable manufacturing for the baking industry

Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Bradford secured more than £618k through Innovate UK ‘Sustainable Smart Factory’ to support Leeds-based business Rakusen’s to become more sustainable and meet demand for growth.


Revolutionising rice processing

Since 2017, the Advanced Food Innovation Centre and Koolmill have been collaborating to transform the future of rice milling by optimising processes to reduce loss, damage and waste. Together we are creating a Global Centre of Excellence for Cereal Milling.


Turning the food industry's waste heat into energy

Dext Heat Recovery is making commercial kitchens greener and more efficient - our expertise helped turn a big idea into a food industry first.


The art and science of brewing the perfect beer

The Advanced Food Innovation Centre (AFIC) and Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre explore brewing solutions for producing a consistent product, particularly for small-scale breweries.


Helping Bullion Chocolate Innovate for Growth

The Advanced Food Innovation Centre (AFIC)'s Consultant, Soeren Vonsild, helped Bullion to explore ways to improve processes through a focus on operations and strategic vision.


Increasing food production sustainability with Ohmic Heating

Developing an on-site ‘Continuous Flow Ohmic Heater’ (CFOH) pilot plant in collaboration with OHM-E Technology.


Trialling a novel process pipe heating system

Reviewing the effectiveness of ZECK's 'Cascade and Thermodynamic Transportation System'.


Optimising Nestle’s supply chain to reduce raw milk wastage in food production

Investigating the means for reducing raw milk supply chain wastage, and its potential to be rolled out across the UK.


Helping World Feeds improve their production process with automated technology

A collaboration that resulted in a new automated delivery system and process, improving output by five times the production capacity.


Helping local business Henderson’s Relish with global expansion

Helping Henderson’s to create alternative technical specifications of its iconic Relish, without changing its ingredients.


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