Alfa Laval has released its new Olive Oil Booster system, which has helped a leading Spanish company reach a 10 per cent yield increase and 20 per cent phenol boost in its extra virgin olive oil production.
With global food demand expected to rise 70 per cent by 2050, innovation in food processing is critical. Alfa Laval’s technologies aim to maximise the availability of nutritious food while minimising environmental impact.
The Olive Oil Booster system integrates advanced thermal and separation processes – including a plate heat exchanger and centrifugal decanter – to improve performance without disrupting traditional production flow.
When combined with Alfa Laval’s crusher and vertical centrifuge, the system significantly increases both oil yield and antioxidant levels compared to conventional methods.
The partnership between century-old Spanish cooperative Coselva and Alfa Laval is driving a new era of premium olive oil production, supported by the Olive Oil Booster system.
At Coselva, the technology enabled a 10 per cent increase in the extraction of premium extra virgin olive oil and a 20 per cent boost in polyphenol content – advancing both efficiency and nutritional quality.
Alfa Laval Iberia olive oil manager, Álvaro del Río, said the results with Coselva demonstrate how innovative processing can enhance both product quality and profitability for olive mills.
“We're proud to collaborate with customers in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in olive oil extraction,” said del Río.
Alfa Laval was founded in Sweden over 140 years ago, and now has customers in 100 countries worldwide. The company has an Australian head office in Sydney, with other locations in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth.
