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Increasing efficiency in your crystallisation equipment

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...

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What is industrial margarine, and how is it made?

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...

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What is shortening, and how is it made?

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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Which crystallisation machine is right for you?

Which crystallisation machine is right for you?

In margarine, shortening, and specialty fats production, the crystallisation stage defines product quality – from texture and spreadability to shelf life and stability. Choosing the right equipment for this step isn’t just a technical decision, but a strategic one....

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NOVEMBER 2024: GULFOOD MANUFACTURING, DUBAI

NOVEMBER 2024: GULFOOD MANUFACTURING, DUBAI

We participated in the Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 in Dubai, and we're thrilled to announce a new contract for one of our margarine plants, signed at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event. A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth and helped make this event a...

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JUNE 2024: MEDICAL MUSEION IN COPENHAGEN

JUNE 2024: MEDICAL MUSEION IN COPENHAGEN

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍 22 kilograms! per year – This is how much margarine the average Dane ate in 1936 – a world record. Margarine was invented as an alternative to butter in 1869 by the French Chemist Hippolyte Mége-Mouries. It was a success because it was...

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MARCH 2024: ANUGA FOODTEC, COLOGNE

MARCH 2024: ANUGA FOODTEC, COLOGNE

We participated in the Anuga FoodTec 2024 in Cologne, Germany, from 19 to 22 March 2024 at the Pavilion of Denmark organised by Danish Export Association. A chilling tube and a scraper rotor were on display at our booth where we welcomed several existing and...

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Our founder G&A has been the Oils & Fats specialist since 1901, and our Polaron series covers advanced high pressure crystallisation equipment. Explore the Polaron series.