Innovative Food Technology Solutions for Research & Industry
Armfield Ltd is a leading provider of pilot-scale food and beverage processing equipment, supporting research, product development, and education around the world. We specialize in designing and manufacturing systems for HTST/UHT, Crystallization, Carbonation and Sterile Filling, Mixing and Homogenization, Drying, Concentration and Edible Oils Processing that mirror full production processes. Enabling rapid innovation without the cost or complexity of industrial-scale trials.
Pilot-Scale Processing for R&D and Product Development
Our equipment is engineered for pilot plant and laboratory use, offering food technologists and process engineers the flexibility to experiment with new ingredients, formulations, and processes under scalable, controlled conditions. Whether it’s dairy, beverages, sauces, edible oils, ice cream or nutraceuticals, Armfield systems provide accurate, real-time data essential for process validation and optimisation.
Armfield systems are trusted by the world’s largest food, beverage, flavor, ingredients, edible oils and pharmaceutical manufacturers to support product innovation, quality control and compliance. Our modular design and inline monitoring systems ensure rapid scale-up from lab to factory floor, reducing time-to-market, development costs and with low carbon footprints.
Used by Global Brands and Leading Universities
Armfield food technology units are used by top-tier universities and research institutes conducting work for global corporations and government bodies. These academic settings use Armfield equipment to teach students the fundamentals of food engineering while simultaneously enabling industrial research into emerging trends such as plant-based alternatives, functional foods, and sustainable processing.
From hands-on student learning to cutting-edge industrial trials, our versatile systems make Armfield a vital part of any progressive food science curriculum or research lab.
A Wide Range of Application Areas
Our systems cover a broad spectrum of unit operations, including:
- HTST/UHT processing
- Mixing and blending
- Homogenisation and crystallisation
- Pasteurisation and fermentation
- Carbonation and filling
- CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems
- Drying, cooling, and thermal analysis
Every unit is built with modularity, data integration, and compliance in mind—supporting high-quality R&D outputs from early-stage concept to production-ready validation.
A Trusted Name in Food Technology Education
Our equipment is also featured in food technology teaching laboratories across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, enabling students to operate industry-relevant systems and gain real-world experience. By engaging with live processing systems, students graduate with a deeper understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and microbiological control—skills that are immediately applicable in the food and beverage sector.
Explore the Armfield Food Technology Range
We offer a complete range of solutions for:
- Dairy & Beverage Technology
- Edible Oils & Margarine Processing
- Ice Cream & Confectionery Systems
- Flavour & Fragrance Development
- Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
All units can be tailored to meet specific research, teaching, or production requirements.
Work With Us
With trial facilities at our UK headquarters and our USA office, Armfield is always ready to support customers with rapid prototyping. Through our global network of partners, we provide unmatched local support.