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Stay up to date with the latest news from Elea Technology and the world of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing. Here we share product updates, application insights, customer projects, R&D developments, events and practical perspectives on how PEF is improving yield, efficiency, quality and sustainability in food and beverage processing.

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Welcoming the Next Generation of Food Innovators
Melanie Köhrmann Melanie Köhrmann

Welcoming the Next Generation of Food Innovators

Last week we welcomed the new winter semester 2025/2026 students from the Food Process and Product Engineering (FPPE) MSc programme jointly run by the Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (TiHo) and the DIL Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik e. V.

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Innovation in Action: Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 Brings the Potato Chips Industry Together
Melanie Köhrmann Melanie Köhrmann

Innovation in Action: Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 Brings the Potato Chips Industry Together

On 9 October 2025, Elea Technology GmbH opened its doors to chip producers, food industry professionals, and partners from across the globe for the Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 at its headquarters in Quakenbrück, Germany. The event provided an in-depth look at the latest innovations in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing for potato chips.

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Unlocking the Potential of Microalgae with PEF
Melanie Köhrmann Melanie Köhrmann

Unlocking the Potential of Microalgae with PEF

Microalgae, PEF and collaboration – three highlights from Elea. At ELEA Technology GmbH, we’re exploring how Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology can unlock the full potential of microalgae for sustainable applications in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

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On the Road: The Wine & Olive Oil PEF Tour Begins!
Melanie Köhrmann Melanie Köhrmann

On the Road: The Wine & Olive Oil PEF Tour Begins!

Our Wine & Olive Oil PEF Tour has officially started, and we are on our way to our first customer in Italy! Together with our business partner ScanStore A/S, we are visiting several wineries to demonstrate how PEF technology can enhance both processing and wine quality.

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New Energy, Fresh Ideas: Welcoming Matteo Stefanelli to the Team!
Melanie Köhrmann Melanie Köhrmann

New Energy, Fresh Ideas: Welcoming Matteo Stefanelli to the Team!

We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team: Matteo Stefanelli! After completing a successful internship with us in 2024, Matteo went on to earn his Master of Science in Food Science and Technology from the University of Parma. Now, we're proud to welcome him back—this time as a Food Technologist.

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Driving PEF Innovation in Drying at EURODRYING 2025
Isabell Beyer Isabell Beyer

Driving PEF Innovation in Drying at EURODRYING 2025

At EURODRYING2025 in Wageningen (6–9 July), Elea’s MD Prof. Dr Stefan Töpfl delivered a keynote on how Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology enhances drying processes like convective, microwave-vacuum, and freeze-drying.

Live product samples showed clear improvements in texture, structure, and efficiency. Discussions focused on PEF’s potential to improve product quality, speed up drying, and reduce energy use.

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