PROBAT will highlight its evolution into a full-scope food processing partner at interpack 2026, showcasing integrated, energy-efficient solutions for coffee, cocoa, chocolate and snack production under a unified global brand. 

 

Since 1868, PROBAT has been a trusted name in coffee innovation. Today, they are building on that legacy to become a leading partner in the broader food processing industry. With a customer-centric approach, advanced technologies, and an unwavering commitment to quality and process excellence, they are shaping the future of sustainable, high-performance food production. 

Over the past two years, they have significantly strengthened their role in the global cocoa, chocolate, and snack sectors through the acquisitions of Royal Duyvis Wiener and AC Horn. By transferring technology and harmonizing operations across divisions, PROBAT now markets its products and services seamlessly across multiple segments. Aligning all corporate brands under the PROBAT umbrella amplifies brand visibility across the global food industry and underscores our long-term ambition to further expand their share in the food processing market. 

In short: Uniting all of their brands under the PROBAT name creates a strong, cohesive identity that elevates their presence in the global market. This strategic move enables them to combine our expertise, deliver fully integrated turnkey solutions across diverse segments, and provide customers with a seamless, consistent experience. It is a pivotal step that broadens their impact and strengthens their position as the leading force in food processing. 

interpack 

Building on more than 155 years of expertise, PROBAT delivers innovative food refining solutions tailored to the evolving demands of global markets. This legacy of engineering excellence is reflected in PROBAT’s trade fair presence at interpack, with a strong focus on integrated processing concepts for the coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and snack sectors. These concepts combine energy efficient, hygienic, and compact design with data-driven optimization to increase yields, boost throughput, and minimize downtime, paving the way for integrated production systems. In doing so, PROBAT reinforces its position as the full solution supplier to the food industry, delivering forward looking processing solutions grounded in technological excellence, deep process expertise, and reliable global implementation, all under one brand. 

They understand the unique challenges and ambitions of their customers across all relevant segments. With this in mind, they develop solutions rooted in precision, innovation, and reliability. To help their customers maintain their competitive edge, their technologies are designed around five key pillars: 

 

  • Equipment availability 
  • Yield optimization 
  • Throughput efficiency 
  • Energy cost reduction 
  • Futureproof flexibility 

Together, their interpack exhibits reflect their deep expertise in delivering solutions tailored to a wide range of food segments. Each exhibit highlights a core technology essential to its respective process. These include, among others: 

  • The redesigned Duyvis HPB Hydraulic Press Butter for cocoa and nut processing, which combines proven performance with a smaller footprint, improved accessibility, faster pressing cycles and enhanced operational safety. 
  • The newly engineered FRF 1500 II Fine Refiner builds on proven Heidenauer five roll refining technology, combining traditional chocolate refining principles with enhanced intelligence and optimized processes. Fully automated and equipped with an integrated camera system, the Heidenauer FRF 1500 II further advances autonomous production while delivering consistently high refining performance. 
  • The BMC DD (Ball Mill Chocolate Direct Drive) is specifically designed for efficient grinding of high viscosity pre-mixed pastes such as chocolate, compound, creams and nut or seed-based formulations. ​The BMC DD features a direct drive via permanent magnet motor for higher efficiency, lower maintenance and a more compact design.​ 
  • The integrated ChocLines RC / BMC, UM / RC and BMN / RC centered around the iconic MacIntyre Refiner/Conche combine multiple machines into a seamless, fully integrated system. They are designed to cut processing time while boosting flavor development and consistency. The ChocLines offer outstanding versatility across chocolate, compound, fillings, spreads, and coatings.​ 
  • The new Horn CRB Continuous Roaster Belt for drying and roasting applications in nut and seed processing. Designed for exceptional performance and extended shelf life, it features optimized airflow geometry for uniform hotair distribution and controlled humidity management to enhance the Maillard reaction while preventing excessive drying.