Wine and Olive Oil

PEF Tour

2025

Join Us to Experience the Future
of Wine and Olive Oil Production

This year, Elea is hitting the road across Italy with our mobile PEF unit, bringing Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology directly to you during the harvest season.

The Elea PEF Advantage P1e system, housed in a specially equipped trailer, is at the center of the tour—demonstrating how PEF enhances extraction, improves product quality, and increases efficiency.

Starting in August this year, we’ll be visiting eleven selected wineries across Italy to showcase the impact of PEF in real production settings.

Although participation for the 2025 tour is now closed, you can follow along as we demonstrate how Elea PEF technology is helping shape the future of wine and olive oil production.

See for yourself how Elea PEF technology is revolutionising the industry—we're bringing PEF directly to your winery and olive oil production.

Touring with PEF: Latest Updates

Here, we’ll keep you up to date with the latest news, behind-the-scenes moments, and exciting developments from the Wine & Olive Oil PEF Tour. Stay tuned to see what’s happening on the road and how Elea is bringing PEF technology directly to wineries and olive oil producers.

23rd July 2025 | Quakenbrück

Arrival of the PEF Tour trailer!

The final PEF Tour trailer has arrived at the Elea headquarter in Quakenbrück, Germany! The last preparations are still underway as we get ready to kick off the Wine & Olive Oil Tour soon.

17th August 2025 | Germany

Official Start of the Wine & Olive Oil PEF Tour!

Our business partner ScanStore who is conducting the PEF tour together with us, has officially set off, driving from Germany to Italy to visit the first customer on the tour.

28th August 2025 | Italy

The first two customers are complete!

After arriving in Italy with our PEF Tour trailer, we kicked off the trials with the PEF Advantage P1e. Everything went smoothly, and the wineries were delighted with the results.

Even at this early stage, the PEF-treated must already showed more flavour compared to untreated must – confirming our technology’s benefits and a promising start to the tour!

4th September 2025 | Abruzzo

We are currently in Abruzzo, where the PEF Wine Roadshow has been carrying out its latest series of tests. Nestled among rolling hills and sun-drenched vineyards, Cantina Chiusa Grande welcomed us with genuine warmth – a family-run winery where every corner feels like home.

The collaboration with Franco, Rocco, and Ilaria was truly inspiring, and we are eager to see the new wines that will emerge from this pioneering experimentation. The region’s character and richness have added an unforgettable layer to our journey.

From Abruzzo, we now set our sights on Sicily, where the next stage of our tour promises equally exciting discoveries.

8th September 2025 | Sicily

We have arrived in Sicily, where the PEF Wine Roadshow has enjoyed several days of intensive testing and fruitful exchanges at Cantina Petrosino. Surrounded by the island’s vibrant landscapes and sunlit vineyards, the atmosphere has been charged with curiosity, collaboration, and the promise of exceptional results. 🍷

We extend our deepest thanks to the team at Cantina Petrosino for their hospitality, and to winemaker Salvatore De Vita for his invaluable contribution to the success of our tests. Each step of this tour brings us closer to unlocking new possibilities for PEF in winemaking.

From Sicily, our journey continues towards the renowned vineyards of Veneto, where we will continue exploring, testing, and celebrating the craft of wine.

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    PEF Consultation

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    PEF Testing

  • PEF Training & Support

    PEF Training & Support

Elea PEF Application Services

We take your product and apply our industry-leading knowledge and experience to provide a PEF solution that will deliver the greatest value to you.

  • Contact us to explore how PEF can benefit your product and production line. Our expert consultation will reveal the possibilities PEF offers and how it can enhance your product's quality and economic performance.

  • We evaluate and fine-tune PEF for your product in our purpose-built pilot hall in Quakenbrück. It is fully equipped with advanced facilities designed to replicate your production process with precision.

  • To assess the performance of our PEF Advantage systems on an industrial scale, we offer the option to install one of our systems on a rental basis directly within your processing facilities.

  • To optimise the application of PEF in your production, we provide support in adapting your processing line, including adjustments to frying times, blanching times, and other critical parameters.

  • Our expert installation teams work closely with customers to ensure the smooth, efficient, and successful integration of our systems into their production lines.

  • Skilled and properly trained staff are crucial to your success. That's why we provide customised PEF Advantage system training, both in-house and on-site, tailored to your specific needs.

  • Following installation, we assist you in optimising the PEF process to achieve the best results for your product. We offer remote monitoring, allowing ELEA PEF systems to be connected for diagnostic analysis and support from our Customer Service Department. ELEA provides a specialised package for this service.

  • After sales, we offer 24/7/365 emergency support to assist you with technical issues. Additionally, you can reach out to us for guidance on optimizing the efficiency of PEF for your products.

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Elea PEF Pilot Facilities

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We have two fully equipped PEF pilot halls at our facility in Germany, one for solid application and one for liquids. Here, we can accurately assess and develop the best PEF solution for your product.

  • Our PEF Pilot systems for solid and liquid products offer the flexibility to use various chamber sizes making it perfect for trial runs that demonstrate PEF technology.

  • In our pilot halls, we have the capability to test various product properties, including texture, humidity, and colour, using advanced equipment such as a Texture Analyser, Moisture Analyser, and more.

  • In addition to physical tests, we also offer chemical analyses such as antioxidant capacity, protein determination, enzymatic activity measurements, and polyphenol content assessment.

  • For microbiological analyses, we offer a range of services, including:

    • Cultivation of non-pathogenic cultures

    • Microbial examination for specific germs, such as E. coli and lactobacilli

    • Determination of total bacterial count, as well as yeast and mould levels

    • AI-based bacterial count analysis immediately following PEF treatment

    • Microscopic analyses

  • To provide a realistic assessment of your product's processing, we offer various methods to carry out processing steps, including:

    • Production of fried products using industrial cutting and frying equipment

    • Drying of products through hot air or freeze-drying

    • Disinfection of liquid products using PEF technology

Pilot hall features