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DIL German Institute of Food Technologies<\/span>
\nPlatform for Innovation
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Knowledge for Superior Foods<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”hide-under-991″ width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”10081627″ img_size=”960×540″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column el_class=”padding-top-less padding-left-right-tiny”]
<\/i> \u00dcber uns<\/span> <\/a><\/div>
<\/i> Forschungsfelder<\/span> <\/a><\/div>
<\/i> Kooperationen<\/span> <\/a><\/div>
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Since 1983, the DIL has been combining in-depth research expertise across the entire food value chain<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”10″ css=”” accent_color=”#E4F2D0″ el_class=”uberschrift hide-under-991″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”padding-top-less padding-left-right-moretiny”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]The DIL (German Institute of Food Technologies) is a non-university, non-profit research institute that has served as a driver of innovation for the food industry since its founding in 1983. In Quakenbr\u00fcck\u2014at the heart of Lower Saxony\u2019s food industry\u2014an internationally networked institute has emerged over the past few decades, bringing together approximately 120 experts in food technology, food science, analytics, sustainability, and food data.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]With over 150 member companies and strong partnerships with industry, research institutions, and universities, the DIL serves as a unique platform that closely links science and practice\u2014always with a clear goal: to drive innovation for circular and resilient food systems.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-top padding-left-right-tiny”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”padding-top padding-bottom carousel-row white-cut-left”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”10086082″ img_size=”1024×576″ alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”paddinginnen-more” width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Dr. Volker Heinz <\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]\n

Institute Leadership<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]\n

Dr. Volker Heinz has been a member of the DIL\u2019s Executive Board in Quakenbr\u00fcck since 2006 and is responsible for strategy, the institute\u2019s academic profile, and its financial development.<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-top-less padding-left-right-less”][vc_row_inner el_class=”padding-top-less padding-left-right-moretiny”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]Under his leadership, the DIL has further established itself as an internationally recognized research and development institute at the intersection of science and industrial practice. It places a particular emphasis on application-oriented research, technology transfer to the food industry, and the development of sustainable and innovative process and product solutions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]In addition to his role as institute director, Dr. Volker Heinz serves as managing director of DIL Technologie GmbH<\/strong> and DIL Engineering GmbH<\/strong><\/a> . The latter serves as the institute\u2019s industrial implementation partner and transforms research findings into marketable technical solutions. This close integration of research and engineering consistently strengthens the transfer of technology into practical applications.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-top padding-left-right-less”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”padding-left-right-moretiny”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]\n

The Institute in Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-left-right-tiny corner-mask-left-white” css=”.vc_custom_1767872745410{background-color: #ECF0EE80 !important;}”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”padding-top padding-bottom padding-left-right-moretiny mobile-three-cols”][vc_column_inner el_class=”specific-container” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1767860659011{border-right-width: 2px !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-color: #E3E9E6 !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”10081677″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=””]

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Experts<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”specific-container” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1767860664804{border-right-width: 2px !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-color: #E3E9E6 !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”1008236″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=””]
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Research Departments<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”specific-container” width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”10081649″ img_size=”300×300″ alignment=”center” css=””]
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Member Companies<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-top padding-left-right-less”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]\n

Our work covers a wide range of state-of-the-art food technologies<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”10″ css=”” accent_color=”#E4F2D0″ el_class=”uberschrift hide-under-991″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”padding-top-less padding-left-right-moretiny”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]The focus is on innovative processes, products, and technologies that sustainably improve the quality, safety, and nutritional value of food. In doing so, we examine complex interrelationships along the entire value chain\u2014from raw materials and ingredients through processing and structure to functionality and nutritional effects in food. Modern analytical methods and experimental research enable us to specifically understand, optimize, and further develop these processes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Our research is conducted in close collaboration with industry partners, universities, and public funding agencies. In this way, we ensure that scientific findings are put to practical use and that new technologies are successfully implemented. With interdisciplinary teams and excellent infrastructure, we actively contribute to shaping sustainable food and nutrition systems for the future.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-top padding-left-right-less”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”padding-left-right-moretiny”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]Our Research Departments<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-left-right-tiny corner-mask-topright” css=”.vc_custom_1767872080909{background-color: #ECF0EE80 !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”padding-top padding-left-right-tiny”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]\n

Food Safety & Authenticity<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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Structure & Workmanship<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/i> Advanced Technologies<\/span> <\/a><\/div>
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Sustainability<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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A Strong Partner to the Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” border_width=”5″ el_width=”10″ css=”” accent_color=”#E4F2D0″ el_class=”uberschrift hide-under-991″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”padding-top-less padding-left-right-moretiny”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]The DIL combines in-depth research with practical application. Close collaboration with industrial partners enables rapid technology transfer\u2014from the initial idea to a market-ready product. With state-of-the-art laboratories, technical facilities, mechanical engineering expertise, and digital platforms, the DIL has an infrastructure that spans the spectrum from basic research to industrial pilot production.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-top padding-left-right-less”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”padding-left-right-moretiny”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”uberschrift”]\n

Our Strengths<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_class=”padding-left-right-tiny corner-mask-left-white” css=”.vc_custom_1769247273064{background-color: #E4F2D0 !important;}”][vc_tta_accordion title_tag=”p” section_title_tag=”p” shape=”square” color=”purple” active_section=”10″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”padding-top padding-bottom padding-left-right-normal”][vc_tta_section title=”Research & Development” tab_id=”1765208793226-9aa95986-dd411767712645274fb25-980a”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”padding-top-less padding-bottom-less padding-left-right-tiny”][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”bulletpoints”]\n