Kleinheubach, Germany
Erbacher Food Intelligence
Pure-play extrusion Lohnhersteller (since 1934) for snacks, cereals, plant-based meat texturates and feed.
Erbacher Food Intelligence is a contract manufacturer specializing in extrusion technology and the production of customized extrudates and textured vegetable proteins as ingredients for further processing. Based in Kleinheubach, Germany, the company is part of the family-owned ERBACHER group and has over 30 years of experience developing and manufacturing extruded food products. The company offers full-service capabilities from product development, where customers can participate in live "fast prototyping," through manufacturing and logistics. Production encompasses extruded snacks, breakfast cereals, low-moisture extrusion (TVP), and textured proteins for applications including confectionery, chocolate, bars, and meat alternatives.
Quality certifications include ISO 50001 (energy management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), EMAS (environmental audit scheme, certified since 2005), IFS Food, and organic certification. The facility operates an in-house accredited laboratory for quality testing. The company sources regionally where possible and operates on 100% renewable electricity with verified origin. Production is certified CO2-neutral. As part of its parent company, Erbacher Food Intelligence operates within a family business framework and supports the Erbacher Foundation, which funds development projects in East Africa and India.
Capabilities
- Snacks
- Extruded snacks
- Bakery
- Breakfast cereals
- Alt-protein
- Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
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