Alfa Laval to establish a Food Innovation Centre to address global food challenges
Alfa Laval has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, marking a significant capex investment. The 1,200 m² facility, scheduled to open in 2027, will focus on developing innovative solutions for sustainable food production to address global challenges. The center will be located at Alfa Laval's Food and Water business headquarters, positioned within Denmark's bio-solutions hub.
The initiative aims to support food producers in meeting the UN's projection of 70% increased food demand by 2050 while achieving net-zero targets. The facility will serve as a research and development hub, fostering collaboration between startups, global food corporations, and academia. The center will leverage AI and digitalization to develop solutions for more efficient food production using less water and energy.
Alfa Laval ha annunciato l'intenzione di stabilire un Centro di Innovazione Alimentare all'avanguardia a Copenaghen, Danimarca, segnando un significativo investimento in capitale. La struttura di 1.200 m², prevista per aprire nel 2027, si concentrerà sullo sviluppo di soluzioni innovative per la produzione alimentare sostenibile, affrontando le sfide globali. Il centro sarà situato presso la sede della divisione Food and Water di Alfa Laval, posizionata all'interno del polo delle bio-soluzioni della Danimarca.
L'iniziativa mira a supportare i produttori alimentari nel soddisfare la proiezione dell'ONU che prevede un aumento della domanda di cibo del 70% entro il 2050, raggiungendo nel contempo gli obiettivi di zero emissioni. La struttura fungerà da centro di ricerca e sviluppo, promuovendo la collaborazione tra startup, grandi aziende alimentari globali e accademia. Il centro utilizzerà l'IA e la digitalizzazione per sviluppare soluzioni per una produzione alimentare più efficiente, utilizzando meno acqua ed energia.
Alfa Laval ha anunciado planes para establecer un Centro de Innovación Alimentaria de última generación en Copenhague, Dinamarca, marcando una inversión significativa en capital. La instalación de 1.200 m², programada para abrir en 2027, se centrará en desarrollar soluciones innovadoras para la producción de alimentos sostenibles para abordar los desafíos globales. El centro estará ubicado en la sede de la división de Alimentos y Agua de Alfa Laval, situada dentro del centro de bio-soluciones de Dinamarca.
La iniciativa tiene como objetivo apoyar a los productores de alimentos en el cumplimiento de la proyección de la ONU de un aumento del 70% en la demanda de alimentos para 2050, mientras se logran los objetivos de cero emisiones. La instalación servirá como un centro de investigación y desarrollo, fomentando la colaboración entre startups, corporaciones alimentarias globales y la academia. El centro aprovechará la IA y la digitalización para desarrollar soluciones para una producción de alimentos más eficiente utilizando menos agua y energía.
알파 라발은 덴마크 코펜하겐에 최첨단 식품 혁신 센터를 설립할 계획을 발표하며, 이는 상당한 자본 투자로 이어집니다. 1,200 m² 규모의 이 시설은 2027년 개장을 예정하고 있으며, 글로벌 과제를 해결하기 위해 지속 가능한 식량 생산을 위한 혁신적인 솔루션 개발에 집중할 것입니다. 이 센터는 알파 라발의 식품 및 물 사업 본부에 위치하며, 덴마크의 바이오 솔루션 허브 내에 자리 잡게 됩니다.
이 이니셔티브는 2050년까지 유엔의 70% 식량 수요 증가 예측을 충족하면서 탄소 중립 목표를 달성하는 데 있어 식품 생산자들을 지원하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 시설은 연구 개발 허브 역할을 하여 스타트업, 글로벌 식품 기업 및 학계 간의 협력을 촉진할 것입니다. 이 센터는 AI와 디지털화를 활용하여 적은 물과 에너지를 사용하여 보다 효율적인 식량 생산을 위한 솔루션을 개발할 것입니다.
Alfa Laval a annoncé son intention d'établir un Centre d'Innovation Alimentaire de pointe à Copenhague, au Danemark, marquant un investissement important en capital. La structure de 1.200 m², prévue pour ouvrir en 2027, se concentrera sur le développement de solutions innovantes pour une production alimentaire durable afin de relever les défis mondiaux. Le centre sera situé au siège de la division Aliments et Eaux d'Alfa Laval, au sein du pôle des bio-solutions du Danemark.
L'initiative vise à soutenir les producteurs alimentaires dans la satisfaction de la prévision de l'ONU d'une augmentation de 70 % de la demande alimentaire d'ici 2050, tout en atteignant des objectifs de zéro émission nette. L'établissement servira de centre de recherche et de développement, favorisant la collaboration entre startups, grandes entreprises alimentaires mondiales et milieux académiques. Le centre tirera parti de l'IA et de la numérisation pour développer des solutions pour une production alimentaire plus efficace tout en utilisant moins d'eau et d'énergie.
Alfa Laval hat Pläne bekannt gegeben, ein hochmodernes Food Innovation Centre in Kopenhagen, Dänemark, zu errichten, was eine bedeutende Kapitalinvestition darstellt. Die 1.200 m² große Anlage soll 2027 eröffnet werden und wird sich auf die Entwicklung innovativer Lösungen für die nachhaltige Lebensmittelproduktion konzentrieren, um globale Herausforderungen anzugehen. Das Zentrum wird am Hauptsitz von Alfa Lavals Geschäftseinheit Food and Water liegen, die sich im dänischen Bio-Lösungszentrum befindet.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, Lebensmittelproduzenten dabei zu unterstützen, die Projektion der UN zu erfüllen, die einen Anstieg der Nahrungsmittelnachfrage um 70% bis 2050 voraussagt, während gleichzeitig die Ziele für Netto-Null-Emissionen erreicht werden. Die Einrichtung wird als Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum dienen und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Startups, globalen Lebensmittelkonzernen und der Akademie fördern. Das Zentrum wird KI und Digitalisierung nutzen, um Lösungen für eine effizientere Lebensmittelproduktion mit geringerem Wasser- und Energieverbrauch zu entwickeln.
- Strategic investment in R&D infrastructure to address growing food industry demands
- Positioned in key bio-solutions hub, enabling strategic partnerships and innovation
- Expanding presence in sustainable food production technology market
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By 2050, the world will need up to 70 percent more food to ensure sufficient supply for the growing global population, according to the United Nations. Over the same timeframe, the food sector is striving to reach net zero targets and implement sustainable practices across value chains in diverse industries. With more than 140 years of experience in the food industry, Alfa Laval is committed to supporting the sustainable transition in these vital sectors. A recent increase in capex investment has kicked off the establishment of a new Food Innovation Centre in
"This investment is one piece of the puzzle in tackling the challenges of supplying sustainable food today and in the future. We see our role as enabling the essential transition of the global food system to meet both the increasing demand for food and also producing food in a radically different way, using less water, less energy and with a holistic approach to resources. To us, this is what pioneering positive impact really means," says Sammy Hulpiau, President of Alfa Laval's Food & Water Division.
The Food Innovation Centre will be located at the headquarters of Alfa Laval's Food and Water business and will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research and development. It will focus on innovative solutions to enhance food production efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. By leveraging advanced technologies and fostering collaboration with industry experts - from start-ups to global food corporations and academia - Alfa Laval aims to drive transformative change.
Work on the new facility has already begun, with the opening planned for 2027. The centre will cover around 1,200 m² and include a visitor centre. Its location places it in the heart of
This investment underscores the company's long-term vision and responsibility towards the transformation of the global food system. The centre will provide food producers with the tools and knowledge needed, utilizing both existing technology and future innovations through AI and digitalization, to adapt to changing environmental conditions and meet the demands of an increasing population.
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Head of Investor Relations, Alfa Laval
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Sara Helweg-Larsen
Head of Communication, Alfa Laval
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sara.helweglarsen@alfalaval.com
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