09/07/10 Laboreröffnung mit Ministerin Grotelüschen beim DIL
Potential von Technologieforschung und Bedeutung der Lebensmittelsicherheit für die deutsche Ernährungswirtschaft
22/06/10 Vacuum grippers in hygienic design for food applications
Aimed at improving the competitiveness of the domestic food industry, the DIL strives for integration of robotics as productivity factor in food processes. One challenge in this field is the gripping technology that can be used...
04/06/10 New ideas for the meat industry
International trade show for the meat industry, IFFA, presents itself as platform for innovative solutions. German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) turns trend-setting approaches into action.
20/05/10 European „Food Processing Implementation Award“ has been launched
The Network of Excellence supports Hightech in the Food Industry
18/03/10 Biotechnology - tapping new potentials in the meat industry with new starter cultures
The use of starter cultures for the production of fermented meat products is a well established process in the meat processing industry. It contributes significantly to a standardized production process, in particular regarding...
09/03/10 First DLG Symposium on robotics in the food industry, held at the DIL, was very successful
Robotics offers a huge potential for the food industry. This is the unanimous conclusion of the DLG Symposium “Robots in Food Production” that took place March 3-4, 2010, at DIL in Quakenbrück, Germany. 40 professionals from...
08/03/10 Speedy progress in the development of the institute
DIL celebrates topping-out ceremony of the new technical building
29/12/09 Renowned research prize granted for work with pulsed electrical fields
Prof. Dr. Stefan Töpfl has been awarded the Georg Carl Hahn Prize 2009
10/12/09 Inaugural lecture of Dr. Hertel
Habilitation lecture at the University of Osnabrück on 17 December 2009, open to all students and employees of the university
03/12/09 Federal Government Supports DIL Research Project
Objective: Improving the safety and quality of food. 1.7m Euro funding for project partners
13/11/09 News from Northern Europe
Most people now associate Iceland with financial bubbles. It is hardly known that this island state with its about 320.000 inhabitants - who have one of the highest life expectancies in the world, by the way - is also leading in...
20/10/09 Successful DIL seminar "Meat and Processed Meat - Innovative Concepts in Product Design"
Latest trends were introduced to 61 participants from Germany and abroad
09/10/09 DIL expansion reaches another milestone
Research institute from Quakenbrück celebrates topping-out ceremony of its new laboratory annex. State Secretary Ripke congratulates the DIL on the speedy progress of the construction work.
30/09/09 New DIL office in Brussels
To demonstrate the ongoing internationalization efforts of its research activities, DIL is now moving towards Brussels. As per 1 October 2009, DIL will have a permanent representative in the EU district of the Belgian capital....
28/09/09 Stronger network to China
Because of its size and the 1.3 billion people who live there, China is naturally one of the most important key players in the global food industry. 50 per cent of the global pork meat is consumed in this country. It also ranks...
24/09/09 Innovative processing with microwaves
Microwave ovens are well-known and established household appliances with a series of advantages. They are now increasingly used for industrial processing as well because they can do more than just heat products. Benefits in...
17/09/09 DIL sparks interest in food technology
The technological performance in Germany has reached a very high level. Nevertheless, there is an increasing lack of qualified personnel even in innovative occupational areas as the natural science and technology field....
04/09/09 Dr. Georg Böcker elected to the DIL Supervisory Board
On September 3, 2009, the General Assembly of DIL elected Dr. Georg Böcker to the Supervisory Board. The body, consisting of representatives of the member companies and member associations, currently has 11 members. After Mr....
02/09/09 Mechanical engineering service at DIL equipped with latest technology
For many years now, DIL develops and constructs production machines and equipment for its members and other customers. Companies such as Dr. Oetker and Kemper are already taking advantage of this globally unique service. The...
28/08/09 Former President of the European Parliament visited DIL
On August 28, 2009, Prof. Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering seized the opportunity to visit the German Institute of Food Technologies. The recently retired President of the European Parliament appreciated the various activities of the...
26/08/09 DIL General Assembly 2009
Upon invitation of the Board of Directors, the member companies of DIL e.V. will meet for their statutory General Assembly on September 3, 2009.
Besides the Report of the Director on the activities of the past year and the...
21/08/09 CORNET - An interesting tool for joint research projects
CORNET is the abbreviation of Collective Research NETworking and stands for the linking of national and regional programs within the joint research activities in Europe. This trans-national project framework is an excellent...
31/07/09 ELCRACK® on the Internet
After a three year development phase, the first ELCRACK® systems were delivered to their users starting in mid-2008. The systems are high voltage generators used in the food industry for degermination or for improvement of...
29/07/09 Federal support for innovative enterprises
The German Federal Government and its Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology intend to sustainably support the innovation potential and competitiveness of enterprises with the “Central Innovation Program for SMEs” (ZIM,...
23/07/09 Cooperation agreement with Washington State University
Prof. Dr. Gustavo Barbosa-Cánovas of the Washington State University (WSU) visited the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) on June 20 and 21, 2009. He caught up on the process engineering activities the institute at...
15/07/09 Official Start of ‘HighTech Europe’
A new era of knowledge transfer in food processing is beginning
01/07/09 Fachhochschule Osnabrück and the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) cooperate in education and research
Quakenbrück (DIL). On May 20, 2009, Fachhochschule Osnabrück – University of Applied Sciences and the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) signed their cooperation agreement on the occasion of the foundation stone laying...
15/06/09 FAEN Network for innovative Food
Symposium discussing functional food for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Projects achieve promising results.
25/05/09 15 Million Euro investment.
Applied research is best basis for a successful future of the food industry. Laying of the cornerstone for the DIL extension by State Secretary Ripke.
18/05/09 The DIL's future begins on 20 May
Minister Ehlen will be laying the foundation stone of the DIL extension. Research is the key to a successful future for domestic industry.
11/03/09 Anuga FoodTec trade fair started in Cologne (Germany) – DIL’s booth was visited by a lot of international experts
Cologne. On Wednesday, March 10th 2009 “Anuga FoodTec”-fair opened its door in Cologne (Germany). The international trade fair for food and beverages counted more visitors than the previous time. Anuga FoodTec is the only...
17/02/09 DIL actively participates in “Robotik-Pack-Line”
Erster Kreisrat and the managing director of WIGOS observed the current status of the operations.
05/02/09 At Anuga FoodTec Trade Fair DIL participates in wide range of activities
Priority on Robotic and High Pressure Processing (HPP). More than 50.000 visitors are expected by Cologne Trade Fair in March 2009
26/11/08 Opening: Educational center of the food indust
From vision to reality: The city of Dissen will be the location for the first educational center for the food industry in Germany. This novel educational institution will be operated by the German Institute of Food Technologies...
24/11/08 Melamine - determination in food
The DIL has established an LC-MS/MS based method for the determination of this harmful substance in different food matrices which is now available to our customers.
