
Experience the Future of Food Innovation with GEA at IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo 2026
July 12-15, 2026 - Booth S2221 - McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Join GEA at the world’s leading food innovation expo and discover how our advanced technologies are helping build a more sustainable, efficient, and safe food industry — because we believe in Engineering for a Better World and delivering on our “Add Better” promise.
What awaits you at booth S2221:
- GEA Membrane Filtration Pilot Units - Explore advanced solutions for precision separation and product optimization
- GEA Niro MOBILE MINOR® Spray Dryer – See flexible drying capabilities ideal for R&D and small-scale production
- GEA Niro Soavi PandaPLUS Homogenizer – Experience high-performance homogenization for consistent product quality
- GEA Westfalia Separator Centrifuge Skid – Discover efficient separation with integrated drive technology
- GEA RAY® Pilot Plant Freeze Dryer – Learn how freeze-drying preserves quality, structure, and nutrients
- GEA Extrusion Technology & Samples – Discover cutting-edge extrusion capabilities and experience finished products firsthand
Connect with our experts, experience live demonstrations, and explore solutions tailored to your needs — from standalone equipment to fully integrated processing lines.
Why visit GEA?
- See the latest in drying, mixing, separation, membrane filtration, fermentation, heat treatment, homogenization, and extrusion.
- Discover how digitalization and process innovation drive efficiency while reducing energy, water, and resource consumption.
- Learn how our technologies enhance food safety, freshness, nutrition, taste, texture, and appearance.
- Explore sustainable solutions supporting alternative proteins, fermentation-derived ingredients, and next-generation food production.
Driving Sustainability with “Add Better”
At GEA, sustainability isn’t an add-on — it’s built into everything we do. Guided by our “Add Better” initiative, we focus on:
- Reducing environmental impact through energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies
- Enabling sustainable production of alternative proteins and future foods
- Supporting customers in meeting their own sustainability and decarbonization goals
Your Partner from Concept to Completion
With decades of experience, GEA sets industry benchmarks in hygienic processing, energy efficiency, and product quality. We’re committed to helping you add better performance, add better sustainability, and add better outcomes — every step of the way.
Spotlight: GEA New Food Application & Technology Center of Excellence (ATC)
Visit our team to learn about the ATC in Janesville, Wisconsin — a hub where visionary engineering meets biological innovation. The ATC helps:
- Scale up sustainable, safe, and economically viable alternatives to animal-based products.
- Empower companies of all sizes with pilot lines and process development expertise to de-risk innovation.
- Bridge the gap between lab discovery and commercial production.
Here, startups, scientists, and food industry leaders can test and validate concepts in fermentation and cell cultivation — accelerating the future of next-generation foods.
Let’s Shape the Future of Food — Together.
Visit Booth S2221 to connect with our team and discover how GEA can help you achieve your goals.