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Increasing efficiency in your crystallisation equipment
In industrial fat processing, efficiency isn’t just a buzzword: it’s a key driver of productivity, product quality, and cost management. Higher throughput, consistent crystal structure, reduced energy consumption, and lower operational costs all depend on how...
What is industrial margarine, and how is it made?
Margarine has long been a staple in both retail and industrial food production, valued for its versatility, texture, and functionality. While consumer margarines are designed for direct use – as spreads or table products – industrial margarines serve a very different...
What is shortening, and how is it made?
Shortening is a cornerstone ingredient in industrial baking and food manufacturing, valued for its ability to improve texture, volume, and stability in a wide range of products. Unlike table margarine, which is formulated for direct consumption, shortening is...
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since 1901
Our founder G&A has been the Oils & Fats specialist since 1901, and our Polaron series covers advanced high pressure crystallisation equipment.




