Beelen, Germany
Berief Food GmbH
Tofu, soy drinks and plant-based meat (extrusion + texturizing) producer with heavy private-label exposure.
Berief Nahrungsmittelmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned manufacturer based in Wadersloh-Diestedde (formerly listed as Beelen), Germany, with over 70 years of experience in thermal food processing equipment. The company designs, produces and installs machines and complete production lines for heat treatment of various food products, with an export share exceeding 70% and worldwide representatives. The core product is the KIPPKO tilting cooking and frying kettle, available in volumes of 400, 800 and 1,200 litres, which the company reports delivers performance increases of 20–30%. Other primary systems include the DUBRA continuous contact frying system with Teflon surfaces for fat-free frying, and the HODAKO-S cooking vessel with swivelling insertion basket for blanching, cooking, and convenience food production. All products are standardized or customizable to specific customer requirements. The company operates an in-house technikum facility where customers can test products and develop processes on Berief equipment, with findings informing the development of complete processing lines. High-quality components and ease of use support the stated high service levels.
Capabilities
- Extrusion
- Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP)
- Beverages
- Plant-based drinks
- Meat & seafood
- Plant-based meat analogues
- Alt-protein
- Soy protein
- Dairy
- Plant-based drinks
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