The silo descender is a monolithic spiral with a continuous section made entirely of stainless steel.
It feeds product into the silo, from the base to the top, without damaging it. The angle of the spiral allows the product to descend at a constant speed, ensuring it does not drop off at the bottom of the silo. There are no joints in the slide that could damage the product.
Thanks to a new SmartParc manufacturing site, food processors in the U.K. are cutting their running costs and emissions. With GEA heating and cooling technology at its core, this collaborative production model demonstrates how innovation is accelerating the industry’s net-zero ambitions.
“Brewing eggs is like brewing beer.” It’s the kind of comparison that makes you smile – and then it clicks: Something complex suddenly feels simple. Through this personal film, set in the agricultural heartland of the U.S., we explore precision fermentation and the real-world work it takes to turn an idea into food.