Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV

Our Services

Food, Packaging, Processing Machinery, Product Performance as well as Recycling and Environment

Food

From the ingredient to the finished product, we develop high quality and safe food products from alternative and sustainable protein sources for healthy consumption and support you in all food safety issues.

Packaging

We develop recyclable packaging made of biopolymers as well as sustainable packaging concepts and offer a wide range of quality assurance services including conformity testing of food packaging.

Processing Machinery

We analyze and optimize packaging machinery and cleaning processes used in the food and pharmaceutical industries and also for packaging material production.

Product Perfomance

We support you in the development and optimization of products with sensory properties that address consumer needs in an optimal way. Thus, your products will benefit from a higher consumer acceptance.

Recycling and Environment

We offer you innovative recycling processes to recover pure polymers. In addition, we support you in developing bio-based technical products to replace fossil raw materials with plant-based ones. Furthermore we carry out environmental analytical studies for you.

The Fraunhofer IVV guiding principles

VISION

As Fraunhofer IVV, we are leaders in applied research for the secure supply of high-quality foodstuffs and for sustainable packaging systems. Because of our respect for nature, we strive for climate neutrality and shape the technologies of tomorrow. Together with our partners, we develop bio-based and recyclable products as well as resource-saving processes — for long-term quality of life and a healthy future.

MISSION

We are a driving force in the transformation towards a resilient and sustainable food and packaging industry. In this process, we combine scientific data with business requirements and social responsibility. Our developments are oriented towards the needs of people and the protection of the environment. We transfer our multidisciplinary expertise to diverse applications in various industries.

VALUES

We treat each other with respect and fairness. Our decision-making processes are open and transparent.

We see change as an opportunity and continue to develop through open-mindedness, self-reflection and feedback. We develop the potential of our employees, create space for worker participation and promote team spirit in order to find creative solutions together.

We are a dependable partner for companies and research institutions. We focus on good scientific practice, the highest result quality and customer satisfaction.

News from the Fraunhofer IVV

 

News / 6.8.2025

Predictive fouling detection - drinktec 2025

High-protein products are trending - but they present dairies with new challenges in production: More deposits in the heat exchangers make the production process more difficult.

With an AI-supported monitoring system fouling can be reliably predicted during the heating process.

Find out more at the trade fair drinktec in Munich from September 15-19.

 

News / 6.8.2025

Is PPWR reforming the packaging industry?

The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since February 2025. The aim is to promote the transition to a genuine circular economy in the packaging sector. But what does this mean for materials in the recycling process and their mechanical properties?

We present the latest research results (in German) at FACHPACK 2025 on September 23 in Nuremberg!

 

News / 6.8.2025

VOC analysis for product development

With volatile organic compounds (VOCs), we make the invisible measurable. VOCs contain valuable information about products and processes. Even metabolic processes can be revealed by analyzing exhaled air. This is of great importance for medicine as well as for the development of cosmetics and care products.

Take advantage of the potential of VOC analysis! We would be happy to advise you.

 

News / 4.8.2025

Prof. Dr. Büttner becomes chair of the VRB

The director of Fraunhofer IVV, Prof. Dr. Andrea Büttner, will take over as chairperson of Fraunhofer Group for Resource Technologies and Bioeconomy on August 1, 2025.

She will focus particularly on strengthening resilience and sovereignty in the strategic management of Germany and Europe.

Further information about the Fraunhofer IVV

 

Strategic themes areas

  • Bioeconomy and the circular economy
  • Health and well-being
  • Security and resilience

Networks and Collaborations

The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging is a member of the following associations and alliances of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

 

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Fraunhofer IVV

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Contact and Locations

We are here for you at both of our locations!

 

Location in Freising

Giggenhauser Str. 35
85354 Freising
Germany

Phone +49 8161 491-0

info@ivv.fraunhofer.de

 

Location in Dresden

Heidelberger Str. 20
01189 Dresden
Germany

Phone +49 351 43614-30

info@ivv-dd.fraunhofer.de