We are a global leader in the development and production of high-quality consumer goods, with a strong focus on innovation in nutrition and wellbeing.
In processing shelf-stable meat-based products, the meat formulation must undergo retorting, a high-temperature, high-pressure sterilization process used to ensure food safety and extend shelf life. This method effectively eliminates pathogens but often results in temperature abuse and extended processing times, which lead to nutrient loss and undesirable aroma, color, and texture changes. These issues not only compromise product quality but also contribute negatively to the perception of products as ultra-processed, reducing consumer appeal.
By finding an alternative sterilization process, we aim to enhance product quality, ensure food safety, and meet consumer demands, thereby maintaining our competitive edge in the marketplace. We invite innovators, researchers, and industry experts to collaborate with us and submit their groundbreaking ideas to revolutionize the sterilization process.
We are interested in processing solutions that can effectively inactivate microorganism spores while maintaining the aroma, color, nutrition, texture, and appearance of the original product. The ideal solution should be commercially available and demonstrate effectiveness in deactivating all spore-forming pathogens in meat-based products and support shelf-stability.
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