Swiss technology group Bühler has acquired innovative puffing technology from CEREX for food, petfood, and feed applications. CEREX, a Swiss manufacturer of machines for food, feed, and non-food applications, originally developed this technology. This strategic acquisition not only broadens Bühler’s product offerings, providing enhanced solutions to address the growing demand for healthier and more diverse food options, but leverages the company’s full potential to benefit the customer. The technology is versatile and, therefore, applicable to a broad range of products – snacks, ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, confectionery, bakery items, and dairy products.
“The puffing process is a game-changer in how we approach cereal and snack production, offering a broad range of recipe possibilities, including coatings and fillers across many product categories,” said Christoph Vogel, Head of Business Unit Human Nutrition at Bühler. “The integration of this technology into Bühler’s portfolio strengthens our ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers and fosters continued innovation in recipe development.”
The demand for snacks like bars, extruded snacks, nuts, seeds, popcorn, and plant-based alternatives such as puffed oats – particularly among the working population and younger generations – has increased in recent years. The global ready-to-eat snack market size is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% from 2024 to 2031. Puffing technology can support customers in quickly adapting to these emerging consumer trends.
At a time when cocoa prices are high, the puffing technology also enhances production efficiency by increasing volume and weight, reducing sugar content, and cutting production costs. It therefore supports customers in finding new ways to optimise their processes and maintain profitability, which is crucial for business success.
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