With the development of the HP System, a hydraulic fruit press with inner drainage elements, Bucher has revolutionised the press technology in the sphere of fruit juice production. No other system in the fruit juice industry for processing of core and stone fruits and berries has found such an approval. Today, in most of the companies, which are processing fruits to juice in an industrial way, Bucher presses are installed.

Since the introduction of the HP System in 1965 things have moved. Today an experienced team of development specialists out of different technological fields is available. Oenologists, process engineers, chemists and mechanical engineers are working to develop new products, always considering the requirements of our customers.

Up to now Bucher Processtech AG has applied for over 1700 letters of patent. Foodtech has contributed to a great extent. This is a result of the strong force of innovation of our company.

In our laboratory in Niederweningen, Switzerland, we are able to perform different process engineering trials i. e. for new applications of our products. From disintegration, pressing, filtration up to concentration, everything is possible. Further on the department drying technology has an own laboratory where drying tests can be carried out.

Our competence center for the adsorption and ion exchange systems is Bucher Alimentech Ltd. in Aukland, New Zealand. There we operate a well equipped laboratory for development and evaluation of the resin based processes and applications.

Pilot plants are available for special tests on site when requested by customers or interested companies. This process testing and evaluation allows a reliable scaling-up.