APV expands its UHT testing in North America 

SPX Flow is expanding access to advanced Ultra High Temperature (UHT) testing across the Americas through its new pilot plant partnerships in southern California and Quebec, Canada. These sites offer food and beverage producers hands-on access to APV modular UHT systems, for customers to trial, validate and refine their products without needing to travel overseas. Until now, UHT testing had primarily been conducted in SPX Flow’s Innovation Centers across Europe and the Middle East. 

Located to serve US, Canadian and Latin American brands, these facilities support multiple heat treatment methods, including direct steam infusion, steam injection, tubular and plate heat exchangers, with flexible holding times to suit diverse product needs. Customers will also benefit from the company’s complete support services, including trial planning, data analysis and scale-up consultation after testing. 

“Being able to test and refine products without international logistics gives these customers the opportunity to make faster decisions with tighter collaboration using solutions that are truly built around their unique processing needs,” said Pranav Shah, global market director for dairy and plant-based beverages at SPX Flow. 

According to the company, these new facilities enable manufacturers to test real formulations and ingredients in small-scale production, compare a range of APV technologies, including infusion, injection, tubular and plate thermal treatments, validate performance in flavour, texture, shelf life and nutrient retention, and to make data-driven decisions ahead of a full-scale rollout. 

This expansion mirrors SPX Flow’s UHT pilot installation in Dubai, where producers across the Middle East and Africa benefit from regional access to testing. 

To learn more, visit: https://www.info.spxflow.com/bring-recipes-to-life-in-north-american-innovation-centers