Our specialized R&D laboratory is equipped for detailed evaluation of both raw materials and finished products. Supported by a team of more than 20 technologists and experts, our facility includes versatile pilot lines equipped with a wide range of GEA technologies to perfectly fit each customer's ambitions.

Analysis laboratory for raw materials and finished products.

A team of over 20 people including technologists, mechanics and laboratory experts.

Pilot lines equipped with all our extruders and with capacities ranging from 25 kg/h to 500 kg/h, configurable according to the different types of product cutting.

Our mechanics are dedicated to maintaining and improving the lab’s machines.
Consulting on raw materials, processing and finished products
At GEA's Technology Center, we offer an environment rich in technological advancement and scientific rigor tailored for the pasta and snack sectors. Our laboratory is equipped with a variety of technologies, each of which is designed to thoroughly analyze raw materials and ensure their harmonious integration into the production process. Here, experienced technicians are deeply engaged in process optimization and refinement, with the goal of delivering unparalleled product quality.
Special attention is paid to the definition and characterization of finished products, with meticulous focus on isolating essential organoleptic characteristics that match the specific needs of our customers. Our plant's pilot lines, which feature extruders and most of our key technologies, are a crucial testing ground for customers wishing to test their new products. This ensures that, before going into full production, all aspects of the product and process have been fine-tuned to perfection.
Our team, rich in experience and specialization, is dedicated to ensuring that every innovation meets our high standards of excellence, enabling our customers to proceed with confidence when it is time to bring their products to market.

Developing a new snack format: Cinderella's Slipper

More than a fairy story. GEA develops a new snack format: Cinderella’s Slipper.

Innovative foods and technologies development

Discover the GEA Food Tech Master
Each professional course offers in-depth technological expertise on the production process of the main pasta and snack pellets technology.
