Alfa Laval has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The project is a significant milestone in Alfa Laval’s capex investments. The facility will be dedicated to supporting the food producers in overcoming the escalating challenges. By expanding food production for a growing global population while minimizing environmental impact.
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. Also, implementing sustainable practices across value chains in diverse industries. 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 Copenhagen, Denmark.
“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, and less energy and with a holistic approach to resources. To us, this is what pioneering positive impact means.”
Sammy Hulpiau, President, Alfa Laval’s Food & Water Division
The Food Innovation Centre will be located at the headquarters of Alfa Laval Food and Water 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.
New Facility
Work on the new facility has already begun, with the opening planned for 2027. The center will cover around 1,200 m² and include a visitor center. Its location places it in the heart of Denmark’s thriving bio-solutions scene and the strong academic base of the Copenhagen and Southern Sweden region.
This investment underscores the company’s long-term vision and responsibility for transforming the global food system. The center will provide food producers with the tools and knowledge needed to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Also, meeting the demands of an increasing population by utilizing both existing technology and future innovations through AI and digitalization.