Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV

How can we tackle the current challenges of hygienic manufacturing in the food, pharma, and cosmetics industries? On November 4-5, 2026, discover practical answers and innovative approaches – ranging from adaptive cleaning and robotics to digital twins and surface sterilization. Register now!

How can companies back up cosmetic claims with solid science, successfully integrate sustainable ingredients, and make confident development decisions? In a three-part interview series with EURO COSMETICS, our experts share insights into innovative solutions for today's cosmetics industry.

In the "KäromaVeg" project, our team combines fermentation methods, protein data analysis, and advanced process engineering to unlock cheese-like flavor notes in plant-based raw materials.

Want to improve the flavor, texture, or processing of your plant-based products? Contact us!

Flavor dynamics. In real time.
What’s really happening inside your product? The international symposium DIFFA26, October 14 to 16, 2026, shows how real-time data drives smarter decisions in development, quality, and processes. From molecule to decision – data-driven, precise, relevant.

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

• KiOptiPack: Sustainable Circular Economy through Artificial Intelligence 
• Personal & Home Care
• Product protection – consumer protection
• Biogenic value creation and smart farming

Visit virtually our technical center for packaging development in Freising and for machine processing in Dresden.

Giggenhauser Str. 35
85354 Freising
Germany

Phone +49 8161 491-0

info@ivv.fraunhofer.de

Heidelberger Str. 20
01189 Dresden
Germany

Phone +49 351 43614-30

info@ivv-dd.fraunhofer.de