Food and Beverages Tech Review: Specials Magazine

For more than a century, FPT has been redefining the science and artistry of food production. Its origins trace back to 1900, when a family-run slaughterhouse in Germany laid the foundation for a legacy built on craftsmanship, precision, and integrity. Over four generations, that small enterprise evolved into a global symbol of quality and innovation, guided by values that place excellence and responsibility at the core of every operation. In 2004, building upon its European heritage, the founder established FPT in Bangkok with a mission to transform Asia’s food processing industry. What began as an ambitious regional venture has grown into one of the world’s most comprehensive providers of integrated, farm-to-fork solutions. With operations spanning nineteen countries, FPT offers a complete ecosystem that combines plant design, proprietary machinery, automation software, operator training, and continuous after-sales support. Every element of its model is engineered to deliver efficiency, safety, and sustainability. “Our strength lies in delivering intelligence from the shop floor to the top floor,” says Axel Arras, Chairman of the firm. “We don’t just provide equipment; we engineer productivity, safety, and traceability into every process.” His statement reflects the company’s holistic approach, where digital precision by AI meets mechanical reliability. Through robotics, smart sensors, and advanced analytics, FPT designs production lines that are faster, cleaner, and more adaptive to changing consumer and environmental demands. Setting the Gold Standard for Traceability and Trust One of its most transformative breakthroughs is the RFIDenabled iBox, a patented traceability crate designed towithstand extreme conditions while capturing over a hundred data points from origin to output. This innovation eliminates the need for paper labeling, enhances transparency, and minimizes contamination risks. The iBox has become a benchmark for digital traceability, integrating seamlessly into automated warehouses and enabling manufacturers to maintain real-time oversight from field to factory floor. In 2025, FPT’s leadership in innovation and responsible production was recognized globally when it received the Best Food Provider Award and the Special Sustainability Award. Additionally, FPT was honored with the prestigious ASEAN SME100 award. These honors highlight the company’s ability to merge technology with purpose. Its advancements in natural preservation, hygienic packaging, and microwaveassisted pasteurization have redefined how food is processed and preserved, allowing products to retain flavor and nutrition for longer periods while reducing waste and improving safety for consumers worldwide. Sustainability Fuels a Culture of Relentless Innovation Environmental responsibility has always been an intrinsic part of FPT’s business model. The company’s zero-waste philosophy ensures that no resource goes unused. Co-products such as bone broth, feather meal, and fish meal are repurposed into valuable raw materials. Its proprietary pyrolysis technology converts organic waste into fertilizer and recycles steam to reduce energy consumption. Complementing these innovations is the PowerHeater system, which achieves one of the lowest carbon footprints in the food processing industry. Through advanced air treatment and heat recovery systems, FPT continually lowers its environmental impact, proving that sustainability and profitability can coexist within a single operational framework.