# IFF invests in high-moisture extrusion technology for plant-based meat

IFF has invested in high-moisture extrusion (HME) technology from Coperion, installing three HME systems at innovation hubs in Europe, the United States, and Singapore to develop plant-based meat alternatives with improved texture.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2024-01-23
- Where: United States
- Starts operating: 23 Jan 2024
- Status: completed
- Products: high-moisture extrusion systems, plant-based meat alternatives
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [IFF](https://endata.com/companies/59066.md)
- [Coperion](https://endata.com/companies/11985.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [fooddrinkinnovations.com](https://fooddrinkinnovations.com/plant-based/iff-advances-plant-based-meat-alternatives-with-high-moisture-extrusion-investment/), 2024-01-23: "Through the synergistic integration of HME technology and IFF’s RE-IMAGINE PROTEIN ® Innovation program, the goal is to pioneer new and innovative meat alternative products."

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