Partners
Food processing and safety
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We help you design, review, and troubleshoot thermal processes across aseptic, retort/canning, and hot-fill lines. Beyond compliance, we support R&D and product development—from concept to commercialization—covering formulation for thermal stability (pH, water activity, viscosity/rheology), packaging selection (cans, pouches, aseptic), line capability studies, scale-up, and pilot/DOE trials. We also run shelf-life and safety programs: challenge studies, accelerated/real-time shelf-life, microbiology, sensory, and physico-chemical testing with clear acceptance criteria. Deliverables include process authority opinions, risk assessments, scheduled processes, validation plans, and regulatory-ready documentation aligned with FDA, EU, and global standards.
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Hands-on training tailored to your products: F, D, z fundamentals; Reynolds/regime analysis; thermal & volumetric expansion; and compliant documentation. We cover retort canning calculations (Ball’s method, lethality integration, scheduled process development), aseptic/HTST practices, and PMO-aligned dairy processing. Workshops are available onsite or online with practical exercises and downloadable calculators.
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We plan and execute SIP qualifications for processing systems and fillers (cycle development, mapping, BI use where applicable), sterilization tests for aseptic packaging (Hâ‚‚Oâ‚‚/PAA/UV validation and residue checks), media-fill/aseptic process simulations, and heat-penetration & temperature-distribution studies for in-container retort processes. We also verify holding time/flow, support FAT/SAT, and conduct audits (internal readiness, supplier/co-packer, and mock regulatory inspections) with audit response support. Deliverables include protocols, data packs, deviations/CAPAs, and regulatory-ready reports aligned with 21 CFR Part 113, PMO, EU food hygiene regulations (e.g., EC 852/2004, 853/2004), Codex, and common global customer/retailer standards.
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From hold-tube sizing to residence-time and exit-temperature targets, we translate requirements into engineered specs. We support heat exchangers (plate, tubular, scraped-surface), retorts, packaging fillers, and mixing systems, alongside piping, valves, and controls. We also design processes for low-moisture and dry foods (hygienic design, validation strategies) and implement advanced technologies such as microwave (MW) and ohmic heating. Services include vendor selection, P&IDs, FAT/SAT, and commissioning so systems hit performance and compliance on day one.
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Advanced Tech (Modeling & Software)
We bring data to decisions with our tools: AdvThermaLogic for continuous-flow calculations and our Non-Newtonian analyzer for model fitting and Reynolds estimation. Expect science-first models, unit-aware conversions, and reproducible results.
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We offer self-paced, certificate-granting e-learning for food process teams: Advanced Process Calculations (HTST/aseptic math you’ll use—F, D, z, Reynolds/regime, expansion, hold-tube design), Ball’s Method for Canned Foods (step-by-step retort scheduling with worked examples), and General Principles of Thermal Processing (thermo-bacteriology, equipment—retort/hot-fill/aseptic—plus GMP and case studies). All courses are online and available anytime.