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beyond those was their “Fire Up Frankfurter”
demonstration—a smoked sausage developed with a
proprietary blend of sugar and vinegar designed to replicate
the sensory impact of liquid smoke, without relying on liquid
smoke itself. This forward-thinking approach offers
producers an EU-compliant alternative, as liquid smoke is Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH/Jochen Günther
scrutinized in several countries due to safety regulations. varieties. This solution showcases how automation can ease labor
Kerry’s solution combines food science and flavor demands in what is traditionally a hands-on stage, while also
technology to meet both consumer demand and legislative improving consistency during chilling before linking, cooking, or
pressure—a practical innovation for exporters to the EU packaging.
and beyond.
SESOTEC: Advanced X-ray Systems Elevate Quality Control
PACOVIS AG: Pushing Flavor Boundaries with Quality assurance becomes more seamless with Sesotec’s
Creativity advanced X-ray inspection systems. These automated scanners
Pacovis AG brought a playful twist to the event with its swiftly detect foreign objects and product inconsistencies, reducing
now-viral meat-flavored ice creams, from Tatar gelato to reliance on manual inspection and lowering the risk of human
sausage in a cone. While these may never hit supermarket error, freeing operators to focus on other critical tasks.
shelves, they were an imaginative demonstration of how
far the company’s flavor development and ingredient SEYDELMANN: Smart and User-Friendly Unidirectional
systems can go, and the overwhelming attraction was a Cutting Set
result. Beneath the creativity, Pacovis reaffirmed its Among innovations on display at the Seydelmann booth, the
capabilities in providing stabilizing agents, spice blends, highlight was the new unidirectional cutting system featuring
and preservation solutions tailored for today’s quality- modular blades that can be effortlessly scanned and replaced,
conscious processors. Their goal is to help meat producers requiring no special skills. This user-friendly design significantly
stay relevant by elevating both taste and product integrity. reduces downtime and minimizes the need for operator training,
enabling even less experienced workers to maintain high
productivity. It reflects Seydelmann’s dedication to addressing one
of the industry’s most pressing challenges: the skilled labor
shortage.

Embracing the Future of Meat Industry Innovation
IFFA 2025 underscored the critical role of automation and
innovation in maintaining competitiveness in today’s dynamic meat
and protein markets. The event spotlighted breakthroughs in
intelligent packaging, advanced processing equipment, innovative
ingredients, and sustainable practices—signaling the industry’s
ongoing transformation toward greater efficiency and adaptability.
IFFA 2025 reaffirmed its role as the global platform for the
Smart Solutions for a Shrinking Workforce: meat and alternative protein industries. For Thai food and beverage
Tackling Labor Shortages with Innovation professionals, the event served as a powerful reminder of the
Labor shortages continue to challenge meat processors need to invest in advanced technologies and continuously
worldwide, and Thailand is no exception. At IFFA 2025, upskill to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.
the IFFA Factory specifically highlighted cutting-edge Innovation is no longer optional—it drives new product
technologies designed to ease the burden on skilled labor development, supports sustainability goals, and aligns with
while maintaining quality and efficiency. This event changing consumer demands.
highlighted smart and user-friendly solutions, and we
picked a few examples to reflect how innovation and
technology can solve this problem. More Information Service Info C016

PINTRO: Spiral Innovation for Delicate Sausage
Processing
PINTRO’s intelligent cooling systems blend automation
with precise control to handle products gently and We sincerely thank the IFFA team for supporting and hosting
efficiently. Their innovative sausage spiral technology such an inspiring event. We eagerly anticipate the next wave
minimizes manual intervention while preserving product of innovation at IFFA 2028. Stay tuned at www.iffa.com.
integrity—especially important for delicate or premium
sausages like bratwurst, frankfurters, and specialty fresh
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