How can food manufacturers turn promising ideas into commercially viable products while reducing waste, improving efficiency and minimising the risks of scaling up? At Fi Europe 2026, Armfield Limited will showcase its pilot-scale food processing technology, helping food scientists, engineers and product developers bridge the gap between laboratory experimentation and full-scale production.

Under the campaign message DON’T SCALE THE PROBLEM. SCALE THE SOLUTION, Armfield highlights the value of testing and refining formulations and processes at pilot scale before committing to industrial manufacture.

Moving directly from small-scale development to factory production can present unexpected challenges, from changes in product performance to costly process adjustments. Pilot-scale equipment provides a controlled, measurable environment in which teams can investigate processing conditions, optimise formulations and gather valuable data using smaller quantities of raw materials.

Armfield’s food technology range supports research and development across applications including dairy processing, beverages, edible oils and other food products. Its pilot-scale systems enable users to investigate individual processes, evaluate operating conditions and build confidence in the transition towards commercial production.

Dairy research and development is a key area of focus, with pilot-scale equipment supporting the investigation and optimisation of processing operations. By enabling controlled trials before factory-scale implementation, this technology helps development teams better understand process performance, refine production methods and make informed decisions about scale-up.

Armfield will also highlight its NEW FT102TT Tabletop Carbonator, a compact system designed for the carbonation of liquids. The equipment provides a practical platform for exploring carbonation and developing an understanding of the process, making it relevant to beverage development and experimental work, Contact us directly via [email protected] and lets talk about your next food development challenge!

Accurate measurements and repeatable experimental conditions are essential when evaluating how process variables influence a product and its production. Pilot-scale trials can help identify potential issues earlier, reduce unnecessary consumption of ingredients and raw materials, and limit costly trial-and-error during full-scale product launch and scale up.

With decades of experience supporting education and industrial research, Armfield combines engineering expertise with practical equipment designed to make complex processes measurable and easier to investigate.

Visit Armfield (Booth 41P4) at Fi Europe 2026, 17–19 November in Frankfurt, to discover how pilot-scale food technology can support more efficient development, better-informed scale-up decisions and the journey from initial concept to commercial manufacture.

Armfield Limited — DON’T SCALE THE PROBLEM. SCALE THE SOLUTION.