Drying — Spray drying contract manufacturers in Europe

Norderstedt, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation · Ingredients — Flavors +1 more

Taste and nutrition systems supplier (Kerry Group) with spray drying capabilities.

Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Dry — Agglomeration · Dry — Dry blending +5 more

European leader in instant powders (~4,800 FTE). Family-owned (Krüger / Pfeifer & Langen 50/50) since 1971; openly produces for Aldi, Starbucks, Costa across instantization, agglomeration, coffee capsules and sweeteners.

Laval, France

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization · Thermal — UHT +6 more

Largest dairy globally (Besnier family, since 1933) with 90+ French sites producing branded and MDD cheese, milk, butter and ingredients.

Ploudaniel, France

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization · Beverages — Dairy drinks +3 more

Even/Triskalia coop major (since 2009) producing milk, butter, cheese and cream — Régilait, Paysan Breton — branded plus MDD.

Marcq-en-Baroeul, France

Fermentation — Biomass · Drying — Spray drying · Ingredients — Flavors +1 more

Family-owned major (since 1853) for yeast fermentation and drying — baker's yeast, yeast extracts and biotech.

Marcq-en-Baroeul, France

Drying — Spray drying · Drying — Vacuum drying · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation +3 more

Lesaffre group division offering custom drying as a service. Standard, vacuum and electrostatic (PolarDry®) spray drying with 20 production lines for yeast extracts, microbial ingredients, flavours and fermentation actives.

Le Bar-sur-Loup, France

Drying — Spray drying · Separation — Distillation · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation +1 more

Family-owned major (since 1871) for flavour and fragrance, extraction (Jungle Essence) — flavours and fragrance.

Stendal, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — UHT · Thermal — Pasteurization +4 more

Strategic spray dryer for Krüger Group (since 1991) plus toll work. Up to 1.2 million litres/day capacity for milk powders, infant nutrition, RTD, sweeteners and coffee whitener.

Kallo, Belgium

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization · Separation — Ultrafiltration +4 more

Largest Belgian dairy cooperative; whey powders, mozzarella, cheddar, cream and ice cream. Merging with FrieslandCampina effective 1 January 2026.

Aretsried, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — UHT · Thermal — Pasteurization +7 more

Major German dairy group (since 1896) producing yogurt, drinks and desserts at Aretsried and Leppersdorf with private-label capacity.

Maisons-Alfort, France

Drying — Spray drying · Wet — Beverage formulation · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation +2 more

Nactarome group multi-site flavours and pastes specialist (since 1845/1964) — Sevarome, Trablit, La Fabrique brands for praline, vanilla, syrup and decors.

Braunschweig, Germany

Separation — Evaporation · Drying — Spray drying · Ingredients — Sugar & syrups

Major sugar producer (since 1838) with BetaPure functional ingredients and plant-based portfolio.

Carhaix-Plouguer, France

Drying — Spray drying · Separation — Wet fractionation · Dairy — Caseinates +4 more

Sodiaal subsidiary specialising in spray drying for infant nutrition. 30,000+ t/year capacity following the 2019 acquisition of the ex-Synutra plant.

Hamburg, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Fermentation — Biomass · Ingredients — Flavors

Yeast extracts and savoury powders producer (since 1851, ABF) with spray drying capabilities.

Neumarkt, Germany

Separation — Evaporation · Drying — Spray drying · Separation — Microfiltration +2 more

Plant extract and contract extraction specialist (since 1933, Bionorica) — pharma, NEM, food.

Grasse, France

Drying — Spray drying · Separation — Distillation · Ingredients — Flavors +2 more

Maubert family/listed major (since 1850) for natural extraction and flavours — naturals and organic flavours.

Lestrem, France

Separation — Wet fractionation · Drying — Spray drying · Dry — Milling +7 more

World leader in pea protein and starch derivatives (since 1933). Wet milling, extraction and isolation produce Nutralys pea protein, starches, polyols and hydrocolloids. Extensive contract and custom-blend capacity.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Separation — Wet fractionation · Alt-protein — Pea protein +2 more

Plant-based proteins (pea), starches and polyols producer for food, NEM and pharma.

Aimargues, France

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Drying — Spray drying · Pet food — Treats & chews +2 more

Mars Inc subsidiary (since 1968) producing premium dry and wet pet food across multiple French sites — primarily captive.

Lyon, France

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization · Fermentation — Lactic acid bacteria +4 more

Major cooperative-owned MDD producer (since 1990) — Candia, Entremont, Yoplait, Régilait — across 70 French sites for milk, cheese, yoghurt and powders.

Wittenburg, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Drying — Fluid bed drying · Dry — Agglomeration +8 more

One of Europe's leading powder co-manufacturers (since 1996). 60,000 m² site near Hamburg with spray drying, fluid-bed drying/agglomeration/coating/microencapsulation, sachet, can and doypack filling. Over 100 m sachets/yr.

Holzminden, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation · Ingredients — Flavors +2 more

Major flavor and fragrance house (~13,000 FTE, since 1874). Spray-dried flavors, food/nutrition/cosmetics ingredients with toll/contract for select customers.

Clichy, France

Drying — Spray drying · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation · Fermentation — Biomass +3 more

Symrise AG division producing flavour creation, dehydration and microencapsulation. Multi-site flavours and naturals (Diana Food/Pet/Aqua).

Lille, France

Separation — Wet fractionation · Dry — Milling · Drying — Spray drying +4 more

Cooperative-owned major (since 1932) with multi-site wheat starch/protein, cassava and beet sugar capacity.