Research & Development at Cool Wave Processing: Innovation Rooted in Food Valley

Cool Wave Processing was founded in Food Valley, Wageningen—a vibrant hub where innovative engineers and food technologists collaborate to drive cutting-edge solutions in food processing. This unique synergy has enabled us to not only design and scale up advanced machinery but also ensure our technologies meet the highest hygiene and safety standards, including full compliance with EHEDG guidelines.

Our close partnership with seasoned food technologists, each with decades of experience in product safety and development, has been instrumental in validating the food safety of both our PurePulse and PureWave technologies. These systems have undergone rigorous testing to guarantee that they deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality results, tailored to the needs of the modern food industry.

To achieve this level of excellence, we collaborate with leading research institutions, including TOP b.v., NIZO food research, and Wageningen University & Research. As a member of GMV-FME, the Dutch association for machine builders, we are part of a robust network of top-tier engineering and manufacturing companies, ensuring that our solutions are built to the highest standards of innovation and quality.

Our commitment to continuous improvement drives our partnerships with customers and knowledge organizations to refine and expand the capabilities of our technologies. Recent breakthroughs include the development of a cold PEF chamber for protein-rich slurries and beverages, enabling cold pasteurization with unmatched precision. In 2023-2024, we also introduced a 2000 kg/hr RF inline system for soups and sauces with particulates, delivering fully aseptic UHT treatments at scale—a milestone in food processing.

These innovations exemplify the collaborative spirit of Food Valley and the practical, results-driven mindset of Cool Wave Processing. By combining deep technical expertise with a focus on real-world applications, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in sustainable, safe, and efficient food processing.