July 16–17, 2025

Welcome to a new chapter in food production

400 S. Wuthering Hills Dr., Janesville, WI 53546, United States

GEA Technology Center for Alternative Proteins – Grand Opening
Unlocking new food systems, in the heart of the Midwest

Unlocking new food systems, in the heart of the Midwest

New Food ATC featuring 50L and 500L bioreactors

GEA New Food Application & Technology Center of Excellence

A cell cultivation and fermentation pilot line to fast-track innovations from the lab to commercial-scale manufacturing.

A new recipe for indulgence

What if your favorite chocolate didn’t require cocoa beans and your coffee was locally produced? As climate disruption, price hikes and ethical concerns hit two of our most beloved indulgences, scientists are reimagining how we produce them – using microbes, not monocultures. The goal: preserve the flavor and properties of coffee and chocolate while minimizing carbon emissions and improving food resilience.

Scrambled egg made with egg altnerative

On the menu: more sustainable eggs

GEA helps customers test and scale alternative egg products and ingredients made with precision fermentation.

A bowl of pasta with cultivated meat

GEA brings alternative protein expertise to U.S.

A new GEA technology center for developing alternatives to meat, dairy, seafood and eggs in Wisconsin, will help accelerate novel food production in the U.S. market

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