Excursion options

Besides presentations, we offer the unique opportunity to visit 4 research facilities of associated partners during an approximately 45-60 min excursion on the Tuesday afternoon. For those looking for a more cultural experience, there is also the option of joining the Wageningen city tour.

Note that:

• Excursions are only open for registered conference participants.

• Registered participants will receive further information how to register also for the excursions.

• Places are limited, so acceptance will be on a “first come first served” base.

• The excursions are free of charge. • Only one excursion per participant is possible

• If you have registered and are unable to participate due to circumstances, it is appreciated if you deregister at the secretariat of the conference.

Wageningen University & Research (maximum number of participants: 40)

For this excursion you will be able to visit both the research and pilot facilities of the Laboratory of Food Process Engineering (FPE) and Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR), both part of Wageningen University & Research. WFBR is a contract research organisation and develops together with governments, industries and NGO’s and develops technological and organisational solutions for the optimal use of bioresources to supply high quality food products and biobased materials. The research of the laboratory of FPE aims at finding processes that are significantly more sustainable, producing products that combine excellent taste with better nutrition via scientific research. Our staff contributes to education to the international (under)graduate Food Technology programmes at Wageningen University. Highlights of this excursion are a state-of-the-art Food Hall, with amongst others a large pilot-scale spray drying facility, advanced x-ray tomography and unique custom-build small-scale drying facilities, like single droplet and thin film drying equipment.

Algae Parc (maximum number of participants: 30)

AlgaePARC is working to create new and sustainable ways to produce algae on a large scale, as well as develop new ingredients for food, animal feed, and materials. During this tour, you will be able to see the various algae bio-reactors covering all ranges of the upscaling trajectory, with both batch and continuous systems. Besides upstream processing, you will also be able to see the latest technologies for downstream processing (i.e. dewatering) of algae biomass.

Hosokawa (maximum number of participants: 25)

Hosokawa Micron B.V. is a global industrial process machinery supplier, providing mixing, drying and agglomeration systems for powder and bulk solids processing. Located in Doetinchem, the Netherlands, Hosokawa Micron maintains extensive facilities for R&D, testing, manufacturing, toll processing and after sales services. Highlight of this excursion is a tour through the large pilot facilities of Hosokawa where applications of customers are tested with a variety of technologies.

NIZO (maximum number of participants: 30)

Located in Ede, NIZO is a globally recognized, private, and independent organization with over 75 years of expertise in food and health innovation. They operate the largest open-access and food-grade pilot and scale-up plant in Europe, alongside state-of-the-art research facilities. By leveraging the integrated power of science and technology, NIZO supports their customers in transforming food and nutrition more effectively, sustainably, and efficiently, ultimately contributing to better food and health.

During your visit, you will explore their renowned pilot plant and accompanying research facilities, gaining insights into how NIZO drives innovation in the food industry.

Wageningen City Tour (Maximum number of participants: 30)

Wageningen was granted city rights as early as 1263. It has experienced a lot over the centuries, first as a border town between Gelre and Utrecht, later as a frontline city. War and peace are strongly linked to Wageningen. On the picture you see Hotel de Wereld, where the German troops formally capitulated at the end of WOII.

There is a lot to tell about this historically interesting city. During a city walk of over 1.5 hours, volunteer guides lead visitors around the city centre, paying attention to large and small history, architecture and art.