Pluckr: Redefining Gentle Automation in Fresh Produce Processing

· Wouter de Heij

In the world of fresh produce processing, one challenge continues to resist simple solutions: how to efficiently separate delicate products from their natural structures without compromising quality. Whether it’s grapes from stems, cherry tomatoes from vines, or berries from clusters, the industry has long faced a trade-off between speed and product integrity. Enter Pluckr, a new […]

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Revolutionizing Mass-Produced Meals: The Eatch Robotic Kitchen.

· Wouter de Heij

For decades, mass-produced meals have been synonymous with mediocrity. Bland flavors, overcooked vegetables, preservatives, and questionable nutritional value have plagued meals served in hospitals, schools, airplanes, and even those microwaved at home. These meals often feel like a compromise: affordable but lacking the quality and freshness of home cooking. What if we told you that […]

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ElkeMelk – From Cow to Bottle in Just 10 Minutes

· Wouter de Heij

At Natural Processing Solutions, we believe in technology that drives efficiency while enabling powerful stories. A standout example is our collaboration with ElkeMelk, the unique dairy concept by farmer Mathijs Baan, where milk from an individual cow is processed and bottled within minutes—with the cow’s name printed right on the label. Full Automation for Freshness and Storytelling In […]

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Scaling Innovation: From Lab to Industrial Cannabis Extraction

· Wouter de Heij

Phytonext, a Dutch pioneer in green extraction technologies, has successfully developed and realized a large-scale cannabis extractor tailored for high-purity cannabinoid recovery. This cutting-edge extraction unit, now operational at Becanext in Berlin, represents a significant leap in sustainable processing of medicinal cannabis. The system is based on a proprietary solvent technology that offers a unique […]

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PurePulse – Gentle Pasteurization with Powerful Results

· Wouter de Heij

At Natural Processing Solutions, we proudly support the advancement of next-generation food technologies. In collaboration with our partner Cool Wave Processing, we have helped transform Pulsed Electric Field (PEF)technology into a cutting-edge system known as PurePulse—also referred to as PEF 2.0. This breakthrough enables the pasteurization of delicate products such as fruit juices, smoothies, and milk at temperatures below 50°C—a milestone […]

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