Exciting news from the Cornell Food Venture Center at Cornell AgriTech in NY/USA and Hebenstreit!

Radebeul, 06. Nov 2024

Hebenstreit is excited to announce that the Cornell Food Venture Center, one of the most recognized academic groups specialized in product development and food safety in the US, has acquired an extrusion unit from Hebenstreit, with a strong support from our company.

Working with an esteemed institution like Cornell University, renowned for its strength in agricultural and life sciences, is of great significance to us. This will allow researchers and engineers to leverage and enhance their expertise in developing cutting-edge technologies and processes that include extrusion as a key part of the manufacturing of food products. By providing the equipment and working hand-in-hand with the Cornell Food Venture Center team, we aim to innovate and refine our extruders and products, thereby boosting both the efficiency and quality of extrusion.

Hebenstreit takes pride in its extensive experience and specialization in the development and production of extrusion lines, a legacy that began in the 1970s. We provide turnkey production lines that encompass everything from raw material intake to the transfer of finished products for packaging. Our experienced engineering team is committed to addressing contemporary demands and consistently delivering exceptional results in both manufacturing and commissioning processes.

With high flexibility, simplified maintenance and user-friendly digital interfaces, Hebenstreit’s robust systems strengthen our clients’ ability to respond to the challenges and opportunities they face in a very competitive and innovative market. By creating a framework for combined support from experts from Hebenstreit and Cornell, we are certain that our clients will find the most efficient path to solve to meet these challenges via continuous research and development, coupled with an agile approach. This enables us not only to keep pace with industry leaders but also to set new standards and maintain our position as pioneers in the industry.

Both Cornell and Hebenstreit are committed to embracing this pioneering spirit via a cooperation focused on helping entrepreneurs and established companies to bring innovative products to market via extrusion.

The Cornell Food Venture Center at Cornell AgriTech contributes its scientific expertise and research facilities to advance knowledge in food processing, now including extrusion. Hebenstreit complements this with its technical expertise and extensive experience. Together, we aim to develop innovative solutions that are both economically and ecologically sustainable.

Our collaboration shared work focuses on the latest trends in raw materials, products, and their processing. By working closely with universities like Cornell, we gain valuable insights into individual requirements and develop tailored extrusion lines while also optimizing existing processes. The production conditions closely mimic industrial standards, allowing us to scale up development results and seamlessly transition to commercial production.

Our existing and future customers in the USA and beyond will benefit from direct communication and the efficient implementation of new projects facilitated by our geographical proximity to equipment and locally available ingredients. This will allow our clients to bring new products and processes to market more quickly, providing economic advantages to our customers, Cornell University, and our company. Furthermore, the advancements achieved by the continuously acquired expertise will contribute positively to the entire food industry.

Our customers' market insights, combined with Hebenstreit's engineering expertise, ensure that our production lines incorporate the latest technological advancements and innovations in an increasingly demanding world. To stay ahead of evolving innovations and actively contribute to them, Hebenstreit is proud to be working with Cornell University.