Nomad Foods seeks advanced in-line or on-line measurement solutions for breadcrumb-coated products (e.g., fish fingers) to enable real-time monitoring of critical quality attributes. Desired capabilities include:
- Particle size distribution across individual products and product ranges
- Surface area and topography of coated products
- Breadcrumb particle porosity and internal structure
- Predictive modelling of sensory-related texture attributes such as crispiness, oiliness, and hardness based on measurement data
The objective is to improve process control and ensure consistent product quality by addressing current gaps in real-time measurement. Solutions should be accurate, rapid, scalable, and suitable for high-volume manufacturing environments.
Nomad Foods is seeking innovative in-line or on-line measurement technologies for breadcrumb-coated products (e.g., fish fingers) to enable real-time monitoring and predictive quality control. Current production processes lack sufficient measurement of critical attributes during manufacturing, making it challenging to ensure consistent product quality.
Key Technical Requirements:
- Ability to measure particle size distribution across individual products and batches
- Capture surface area and topography of coated products
- Assess breadcrumb particle porosity and internal structure
- Enable predictive modelling of sensory-related texture attributes (e.g., crispiness, oiliness, hardness) based on measurement data
- Operate in high-speed, high-volume environments with minimal disruption to existing lines
- Deliver accurate, rapid, and scalable solutions suitable for frozen food manufacturing
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be assessed based on:
- Technical Feasibility – Accuracy, reliability, and ability to measure specified attributes in real-time
- Integration Capability – Ease of implementation within existing production lines
- Scalability – Suitability for high-volume manufacturing environments
- Predictive Capability – Ability to link measurements to sensory outcomes
- Cost and ROI – Competitive cost structure and clear value proposition
- Innovation Level – Novelty and potential to deliver step-change improvements in quality control
Possible solution areas
- Imaging systems (e.g., 2D/3D vision, hyperspectral imaging) - Spectroscopy or other non-destructive analytical methods - AI-driven data analytics and predictive modelling tools - Integrated solutions combining hardware and software for real-time feedback
Requirements
Manufacturer of frozen foods, with 20 production plants, ~8000 employees.. A European Frozen pure play with a long runway for growth and value creation. Strong commitment to innovation with Central and Regional R&D capacity.
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