New technology for alcohol‑free beverages
We have been working with alcohol‑free products for many years, with fantastic customers such as Gnista, Pettersson & Munthe, and Apolinaire. A segment we strongly believe in – and that’s why we’re now investing in new capabilities.
New equipment opens the door to more collaborations
Vacuum evaporation A well‑established method for producing alcohol‑free wine and beer. When the alcohol condenses in the cooler, it is separated from the liquid. We can work with low temperatures, down to 40°C, which means minimal heat impact and a gentle distillation that preserves the product’s natural character.
Cross‑flow filtration Our new test rig enables alcohol separation using different types of filters, including RO filters. The process takes place at low temperature, making it particularly gentle and helping to maintain the natural flavors of the product.
Aroma recovery During dealcoholization, there is often a need to recover aromas and flavor compounds. We have systems that enable efficient recovery of taste and aroma, ensuring that the final product achieves the intended flavor profile.
This technology opens up opportunities for new collaborations and makes it possible to develop high‑quality alcohol‑free beverages with a clear and well‑preserved flavor identity.
If you’re curious about exploring opportunities within alcohol‑free production, get in touch – we’re happy to help.
New centre of expertise for the future of food in Åhus!
Balsgård Foodtech have now taken the next steps in their development journey by investing in a new production facility for the future of food – in Åhus, Southern Sweden. The factory is 1500m2 and the company is offering extended services within product- and process development, pilot testing as well as co-packing.
We see a great need for our offer and services and this investment is spot on timewise – increased focus on short food supply chains, local processing capability and a enormous interest in new, innovative plant-based food and materials led us to this big investment, says Nils Mårtensson, company CEO. We saw an opportunity in the current market dynamics and have upcycled what used to be a padel-facility! Modern, new facilities and a blank slate where we could design our dream high-end factory.
We have spent the last years building a solid ground, in supporting innovators as well as scientists to implement their ideas, in supporting small- to mid-size companies with a flexible production and a wide range of machinery. We can see a large growth in non-alcoholic beverages, fermentation and plant-based proteins, amongst other things.
