01
Dairy
Yoghurts, quarks, puddings, spreads, cheeses, flavoured drinks, ice cream bases.
Multi-Layer Cooker · Patented TechnologyOne process.
One process.
Clean-label food
at industrial scale.
MLC replaces an entire processing line with a single automated system —
producing dairy, plant-based and hybrid products with superior texture,
no additives, and dramatically less waste.
1000 L
per batch
11-in-1
process steps
0
additives needed
Finland · R&D site · Järvenpää production · EU clean-label · CE / HACCP · Patented worldwide
The Problem
Traditional manufacturing overprocesses food — and consumers know.
Overprocessing kills nutrients and texture. To rebuild what the process destroys, manufacturers add stabilisers, emulsifiers and flavourings. The result: long ingredient lists that today's shoppers actively reject.
73%
want shorter ingredient lists
68%
avoid artificial additives
60%
prioritise high protein
Industry pain
Chemicals and additives must be added to restore what the process has destroyed.
ProblemMarket moves fast.
Market moves fast.
Production can't.
New products launch constantly
Trends come and go in months
Retailers demand speed & variety
VS
Shorter product life cycles
Faster trend cycles
Rigid production assets
Higher innovation risk
The market
Wants speed and variety.
Traditional production
Was built for volume and repetition.
MLC Technology
One Technology Platform. Multiple Product Categories. Global Scalability.
MLC, Multi-Layer Cooker, is Foodiq's proprietary food production technology that integrates key processing steps into one controlled, modular system. It allows producers to work with different raw materials, recipes and textures without building a dedicated line for every product category.
The Solution
One MLC unit replaces multiple process steps.
Foodiq's Multi-Layer Cooker integrates key food production processes into one modular, recipe-controlled platform — enabling producers to develop and scale dairy, plant-based, hybrid and functional food concepts with fewer process barriers.
Integrated process
Mixing, heating, cooking, pasteurization, emulsification and texture building in one controlled system.
Recipe flexibility
Process parameters can be adapted for different raw materials, recipes, textures and product categories.
Clean-label potential
MLC can help build texture, stability and mouthfeel through process control instead of relying only on stabilizers.
Pilot to scale
The same technology logic supports product development, validation and industrial production.
11 core capabilities in one controlled system
Heating
Cooling
Mixing
Emulsification
Vapourization
Vacuum
Fermentation
Pasteurisation
Homogenisation
Inline micro-breaker
High-speed mixer
Comparison
Eleven steps, eleven risks. One platform, one process.
Traditional production stacks dedicated equipment for every stage. MLC consolidates the same outcome into a single recipe-controlled system.
VS
Traditional production
Fragmented line
11
process steps
- Heating1
- Cooling2
- Mixing3
- Emulsification4
- Vapourization5
- Vacuum6
- Fermentation7
- Pasteurisation8
- Homogenisation9
- Inline micro-breaker10
- High-speed mixer11
More equipment. More interfaces. More risks.
MLC
MLC platform
Unified process
Controlled
MLC process
MLC process
One recipe-controlled platform
1Heating
2Cooling
3Mixing
4Emulsification
5Vapourization
6Vacuum
7Fermentation
8Pasteurisation
9Homogenisation
10Inline micro-breaker
11High-speed mixer
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Controlled process
11 capabilities inside one MLC platform
Process steps
11 → 1
Fewer steps, fewer risks.
Dedicated lines
Multiple → One
One platform fits many products.
Changeover
Hours → Minutes
Faster changeovers, more agility.
Footprint
Large → Compact
Smaller footprint, lower investment.
Business impact
What MLC unlocks for your business.
01
Lower R&D risk
Validate products before major production investments.
02
Faster time-to-market
Move from concept to pilot and production more efficiently.
03
Better raw material flexibility
Use dairy, plant-based, hybrid and specialty raw materials.
04
Cleaner product development
Create texture and stability with less dependency on additives.
05
Modular industrial scale-up
Deploy MLC as pilot, production or industrial technology platform.
06
Scalable commercial model
Support unit sales, licensing, production partnerships and volume-based models.
Applications
MLC can produce any pumpable food product.
From a 10 L R&D pilot to 1000 L industrial batches — one platform, six categories, endless SKUs.
02
Plant-based
Oat & nut yoghurts, plant drinks, puddings, spreads, hybrid formulations.
03
Baby food
Vegetable and fruit purées, ready-made nutritional meals.
04
Smoothies & drinks
Fresh juices, protein drinks, functional beverages, meal replacements.
05
Soups & sauces
Vegetable soups, puréed soups, condiments, ready-to-eat sauces.
06
Anything pumpable
If it pumps, MLC can process it — at consistent, repeatable, clean-label quality.
One platform. Multiple categories. Flexible scale-up. — MLC keeps the same controlled process logic across categories.
From idea to industrial scale
A low-risk path to clean-label production.
We de-risk every step — from your first 10-litre pilot batch to a continuous line producing tonnes of clean-label product per day.
- 01
Pilot in 10 L
Co-develop recipes on the MLC pilot unit at our R&D site in Järvenpää, Finland. Fast iteration, low cost.
- 02
Scale 100×
Recipes transfer directly to 300–1000 L industrial batches — no reformulation required.
- 03
License & install
Technology delivery, commissioning, recipe transfer and ongoing technical support.
- 04
Produce continuously
Combine 2–3 units for continuous industrial-scale production, modular to existing lines.
Licensing
Modernise production without rebuilding the factory.
Our licensing model is built for speed and low capital risk: technology delivery, commissioning, full recipe and process transfer, plus continuous technical and product development support.
- Technology delivery & commissioning
- Recipe & process transfer from our pilot to your plant
- Continuous R&D and technical support
- Expand into clean-label categories without greenfield CAPEX
Low CAPEX
Cost-efficient, low-risk modernisation.
MLC — a scalable platform for innovation and mega-scale.
Same technology. Same quality. Flexible capacity.
Scaling up step by step
Pilot MLC
Product development, recipe testing, customer samples
1 × MLC
Industrial production
5 × MLC Lines
Multi-product facility
20 × MLC Mega Factory
High volume, multiple products
Capacity
Pilot scale
Up to 15 tons / day
Up to 75 tons / day
Up to 300 tons / day
MLC is built for industry
Scalable
Add capacity by adding MLC units. Easy to expand.
Flexible
Different products, recipes and customers in parallel.
Smart investment
Start small. Grow with demand. Lower risk, faster return.
Built to last
Industrial design, high durability and consistent quality.
Technical Specification
Industrial-grade. Plug into an existing plant or stand alone.
Capacity & footprint
- Batch range
- 300 – 1000 L per cycle
- Footprint
- 25 – 30 m² per unit
- Height incl. platform
- 2.5 – 3.2 m
- Continuous mode
- Combine 2–3 units
Thermal range
- Heating
- Up to 95 – 100 °C
- Cooling
- Down to 4 °C
- Fermentation hold
- 25 – 48 °C
- Utilities
- 3-phase 400 V · 3-bar steam · compressed air
Automation
- Interface
- 15" industrial touchscreen
- Recipes
- Save, clone, programmable ramps
- Logging
- Batch logs via USB / cloud
- Remote
- Optional API & diagnostics
Certifications
- CE-marked
- Compliant
- HACCP
- Compliant design
- CIP validation
- Available
- Patented
- Multiple jurisdictions
Talk to us
Ready to bring clean-label to industrial scale?
Book a pilot demo at our R&D site in Järvenpää, Finland — or let's discuss a licensing pathway for your existing production line.
Email
kimmo.wager@foodiq.fi
Phone
+358 400 598 545
Web
www.foodiq.com