Export Research and Development

After the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) has been successfully completed from Quakenbrück several development projects for the growing Russian market, now is the next step before: from the international networking of the Research Institute out, the contact with GC "EURODON", the leader of Russia , improvments in turkey to a long-term cooperation. In this it comes to technological problems in the processing of meat products.

The cooperation between the two organizations includes, inter alia, the establishment of a quality management system for the entire range of turkey production and processing of EURODON so as to ensure the safety of products and to optimize in-house processes. In addition, the DIL, the Russian company support in the implementation and use of high-pressure technology. It is envisaged in this regard, to jointly develop a new product line as well as functional packaging for the application of high-pressure process. These measures are supported also by developments of the employees by the DIL.

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 5024 times

Potential of technology research and importance of food safety for the German food industry

For the opening of the laboratory extension on Friday, July 09th, 2010 at the German Institute for Food Technology in Quakenbrück, the minister and the other invited guests brought the best summer weather with them. In addition to the long-awaited completion of this first construction phase at the DIL, the visit also dealt with future developments in the food industry.

Fig. From left: Dr. Volker Heinz (Head of DIL), Norbert Lameyer (DIL), Minister Astrid Grotelüschen, Dr. Helmut Steinkamp (Head of Food Safety DIL), Reinhold Coenen (MdL)

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 4159 times

Another milestone for the food location

The Kulmbach food location continues to grow: with the establishment of an international competence center for meat quality at the Max Rubner Institute, Kulmbach is getting another research facility that is unique in Germany. This is the result of a meeting between Ilse Aigner, Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, Federal Defense Minister Dr. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Kulmbach's Lord Mayor Henry Schramm. For Kulmbach this means additional jobs and investments in the millions over the next few years.

From left to right: Federal Minister Dr. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Lord Mayor Henry Schramm, Federal Minister Ilse Aigner

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 3778 times

The 2th information day "Meat Technology" will take place on Friday, April 34, 23 at the Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin together with the 2010nd conference "Nano-, Micell Technology, Microemulsions".

Expert lectures and company presentations provide information on the topics of food monitoring, zoonoses, food imitations, structural design, acceptance of nanotechnology, microencapsulation in the meat industry, measurement of nanoparticles, bio-composite films, sustainability and FreshSCAN. The event is under the direction of Prof. Herbert Weber and is supported by the TechnologieTransfer / ExcellenceTandem.

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 3721 times

Renowned research award goes to work on pulsating electrical fields

On November 20, Prof. Dr. Stefan Töpfl was awarded the Hahn Research Prize in Lübeck. He receives the award for the excellent achievements in his doctoral thesis, which deals with the innovative technology of pulsating electrical fields.

The presentation of the 11th international Georg Carl Hahn Research Prize 2009 at GC HAHN & Co. Stabilisierungstechnik GmbH, the manufacturer of food systems for the food industry, was celebratory. This award supports young scientists and technologists who work in the field of food science, technology, biotechnology or nutrition. First awarded in 1988, it honors outstanding scientific achievements that are also related to industrial application. The Hahn Research Prize is awarded every two years and is endowed with 7.500 euros.

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 3180 times

DIL among those funded

"Because of their living conditions, many consumers are dependent on food that has a longer shelf life. At the same time, they place high demands on the quality of the goods , 1,7 million euros to promote high-pressure technology in food production today in Berlin.

Dr. Rech, Prof. Knorr, TU Berlin, Ms. Liss, Dr. Heinz, DIL, Minister Aigner, Prof. Köhler, DFA, Prof. Klein, TiHo, Dr. Butz, MRI (from left to right),

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 2767 times

10 top-class scientists accompany nutritional research

The constituent meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board took place at the main location in Karlsruhe of the Max Rubner Institute on November 24.11.2009th, XNUMX. We have succeeded in winning ten renowned scientists from Germany and abroad for the advisory board, who cover many areas of nutrition and food research at the institute.

According to the statutes, the task of the Scientific Advisory Board is to support the Max Rubner Institute in the further development of the research program and to use indicators to check the performance of the institute in research, advice and service. In addition, the advisory board promotes cooperation with other research institutions. The advisory board members are appointed by the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) for a period of four years. As part of the all-day event, in which the heads of the eight institutes of the Max Rubner Institute briefly presented their research content, Prof. Stephan Bischoff from the University of Hohenheim became chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board and Prof. Frans Kok from the University of Wageningen became his Deputy elected.

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 2709 times

On May 20, 2009, the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and the German Institute for Food Technology (DIL) signed their cooperation agreement as part of the laying of the foundation stone for the extension building at DIL. This is the official starting signal for long-term cooperation between the two institutions in teaching and research.

When signing the cooperation agreement: Dr. Volker Heinz, Director of DIL (left), and Prof. Dr. Erhard Mielenhausen, President of the FH OS (right)

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 2796 times

Symposium discusses foods to lower cholesterol and blood pressure - research projects show promising results

Food of the future should not only have good enjoyment and nutritional value, but also have a positive health effect for the consumer. This is what nutritionists and medical professionals call for in the face of increasingly overweight people and the resulting diet-related diseases (e.g. diabetes).

In order to develop answers or specific products, scientists and practitioners from Lower Saxony work together in the FAEN network (Research Association for Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences Lower Saxony). The network is coordinated by the German Institute for Food Technology (DIL) in Quakenbrück.

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 2954 times

15 million euros investment in Artland

There were numerous visitors from abroad and inland who came to Prof. von Klitzing Strasse on May 20, 2009 to witness the laying of the foundation stone for the extension of the German Institute for Food Technology (DIL) in Quakenbrück. This building had become necessary in order to be able to implement the institute's 2015 future strategy.

Laying of the foundation stone for the extension of the DIL on May 20.05.2009th, XNUMX from left: A. Focke, Prof. F. Meuser, A. Küpker, Prof. E. Reimerdes, Dr. V. Heinz, G. Schirmbeck, State Secretary F.-O. Ripke, R. Coenen, Dr. R. Kassing, R. Scholz

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 3012 times

DIL coordinates the European project "HighTech Europe" - 1,4 million euros for the north-west

The course for Europe was set in Hanover in. January 2009. Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Christian Wulff personally gave the go-ahead for a large-scale international research network that will set standards for Europe over the next five years. "HighTech Europe" - as the official name of the Excellence Network (EU Network of Excellence) - is now being launched to harmonize the competencies of the existing food research in Europe and thus sustainably strengthen agriculture and industry for global competition.

1.   0 comment
2.   Displayed 2727 times