At drinktec 2025, GEA will showcase the advanced QBOIL wort boiling system. Since its introduction at BrauBeviale 2023, the system has undergone practical trials and has now been successfully implemented in industrial reference plants. The results confirm the efficiency of GEA QBOIL in the most energy-intensive step of brewing: wort heating and boiling. Fractionated wort boiling with stripping column GEA QBOIL combines a stripping column with a fractionated boiling process. This reduces … [Read more...] about GEA QBOIL: From pilot project to industrial benchmark – up to 35% less energy consumption in wort boiling
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Puratos and Guelph Foods Ltd announce strategic joint venture to ignite new chapter in Asia Pacific’s bakery industry
Puratos, global leader in premium baking solutions, today announces a new joint venture with Guelph Foods Ltd., a leading manufacturer of plant-based egg wash alternatives and premium quality whipping cream in China. The partnership will further amplify Puratos’s presence in the fast-growing baking markets of China and the Asia-Pacific region, and is set to reshape the industry landscape with technology upgrades. This collaboration holds significant strategic … [Read more...] about Puratos and Guelph Foods Ltd announce strategic joint venture to ignite new chapter in Asia Pacific’s bakery industry
Digitalization of brewing processes in plants across Europe and Africa
In 2025, several facilities owned by leading brewing companies implemented the Digital Factory Portal (DFP), an innovative solution that is transforming the industry and setting new standards for excellence. The DFP, an Industry 4.0 platform developed by experienced experts from Montelektro, was first launched at BrauBeviale held in Nuremberg in November 2023. Meanwhile, it was successfully implemented in factories such as Albert Maltings (Belgium), Mahou Brewery (Spain), and Bracongo Brewery … [Read more...] about Digitalization of brewing processes in plants across Europe and Africa
