What HiTec Food Systems does

HiTec Food Systems B.V., headquartered in Zwolle, Netherlands, is a privately held custom manufacturer of stainless steel food processing equipment with more than 35 years of operating history under the HiTec / Hitec Foodsystems brand. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, tests, and services technologically sophisticated processing lines for multinational and regional customers in the fruit, vegetable, and broader food-processing industries, including enterprises such as Mondelez, DSM, Bakkavor, Hessing, Zwanenberg, Heemskerk, and Plukon. Its portfolio spans cooking systems (FRYER-Pro, Spiral Oven, Belt Grill, Steamcooker, Watercooker, Combi Cooker), coating lines, vegetable processing machinery (sixth-generation DCM decoring/floretting, Top/Tail Cutting, Pepper Decore), washing and dewatering systems, cooling/freezing tunnels, oil filtration (ClearOil and ClearOil XL), and material handling / conveyor solutions, all built to EHEDG, USDA, HACCP, and CE standards with hygienic round-tube framing and sloped-corner architecture.

The company's revenue model rests on one-time capital-equipment sales of custom-engineered lines combined with recurring service, spare-parts, and on-site engineering support, distributed through direct sales from Zwolle, a worldwide dealer network, regional implementation partners such as Foodtech (Norway) for turn-key projects, and exclusive distribution rights for complementary stainless-steel OEM products such as Syspal. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. As of 2025, HiTec has publicly consolidated its portfolio with OctoFrost under a unified OctoCore brand while continuing to operate from its Dutch headquarters, signaling an organizational expansion of its fresh-cut and IQF equipment offering to global food processors.

Name

HiTec Food Systems

Legal name

HiTec Food Systems B.V.

Website

https://hitecbv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HiTec Food Systems B.V. (Zwolle, Netherlands) designs and manufactures custom stainless steel food processing equipment — cooking, coating, washing, dewatering, cooling, and vegetable-handling lines — for multinational and regional fruit, vegetable, and food processors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom food processing equipment sales: Design, manufacture and sale of customized stainless steel food processing machinery including fryers, ovens, cookers, washers, and processing lines. One-time capital equipment sales with custom engineering for each customer order.
2. Service and spare parts: Ongoing support including spare parts delivery, on-site service engineer support, and maintenance management for placed machines

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HiTec Food Systems designs, manufactures, tests and services custom-built stainless steel food processing machinery for industrial food processors worldwide. The product portfolio includes continuous fryers, spiral and linear ovens, belt grills, coating equipment, steam and water cookers, oil filtration systems, decoring/floretting and cutting machines, washing systems, dewatering and drying systems, cooling and freezing tunnels, conveyors, and mechanical handling solutions. Each system is tailored to customer specifications and built to comply with EHEDG, USDA, HACCP and CE requirements for hygienic food contact operations.

Product overview

HiTec Food Systems is a Dutch food processing equipment manufacturer with over 35 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial food processing machinery. The product line includes cooking systems (fryers, spiral ovens, belt grills, steam cookers, water cookers, combi cookers), coating equipment, dewatering and drying systems (belt dewatering, air drying, high flow systems), vegetable processing equipment (decoring, floretting, top/tail cutting, pepper decorers, knocking belts), washing systems (multifunctional washers, helical washers, crate washers, basket carousels), cooling and freezing tunnels, oil filtration systems (ClearOil and ClearOil XL), material handling equipment (conveyors, platforms, preparation tables, mechanical handling solutions), and custom process equipment constructions. All machines are characterized by durability, cleanability, safety, user-friendliness, and maintenance-friendliness, with CE certification standard on all process machines and compliance with EHEDG, USDA, and HACCP guidelines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HiTec FRYER-Pro Series TH/EH Multi-purpose, continuously operating high-performance industrial fryer machines designed for food processors producing coated and fried products.
• HiTec Spiral Oven Pro Series (HSO) Spiral oven suited for producing steamed and cooked food products with precise temperature control and consistent results for industrial processors.
• BG Belt Grill Systems Pro-series (Contact Cooking) Double-sided contact cooker with PTFE-coated belts that sears and cooks products using the product's own fat without additional fat addition.
• HiTec Coating Equipment (Flour, Predust, Wetcoat, Tempura, Dip, Breader, Crumb) Complete coating line providing accurate application of flour, predust, wetcoat, tempura, dip, breader and crumb coatings for industrial food processors.
• ClearOil Oil Filtration System Innovative filter system that removes contaminants such as breadcrumbs, flour, sugars and allergens from frying oil, extending oil lifetime and reducing downtime.
• ClearOil XL Oil Filtration System Double-capacity version of the standard ClearOil filter system for higher-volume food processing frying operations.
• DCM Series Decore & Floretting Machine (Single and Twin Line) Decoring and floretting machine for fast, efficient core removal and floreting of cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce and leafy vegetables at up to 120 crops per minute, available in single and twin-line configurations.
• Top/Tail Cutting System (TTCS) Cutting machine for trimming spring onions, leek, kale and other vegetables requiring trimming, operating at 60-80 heads per minute.
• Pepper Decore System (PDS) Bell pepper decoring and segmenting system with capacity up to 60 pieces per minute and EHEDG-compliant hygienic design.
• Multifunctional Washer (MPW) Multifunctional washer for washing dirt and adhering parts from the surface of raw fruits and vegetables with capacities up to 5700 kg per hour.
• Helical Washer (GEWA Series) Helical washing system with rotary washing technology for vegetables, salads, herbs and fruits, featuring adjustable water spiral and separate nozzle sets.
• Product in Crate Washer (PICW) Automated crate washer for products already in crates, using top spraying with airflow support under crates at capacities of 90-600 crates per hour.
• Cooling and Freezing Tunnels (Multi-Tier Pro-Series) Custom fully hygienic stainless steel multi-tier cooling and freezing tunnel systems for industrial food processing.
• Steamcooker (HSC) Versatile, custom-built steam cooker for gentle cooking of food products in industrial processing lines.
• Watercooker (WTC/AGW Series Pasteurizer) Versatile water cooker and pasteurizer for even and consistent cooking of produce through a partial submerged conveyor system.
• WaterChiller (WTC/AGW Series) Versatile water chiller for cooling food products in industrial food processing operations.
• High Flow Dewatering System (HFDS / FlowDry) High-flow dewatering and drying system for fruits, hard vegetables, salad and baby leaf using knocking and airflow sections to remove excess moisture.
• Conveyors, Platforms and Controls Belt conveyors including flat, trough and Z-band configurations plus stainless steel platforms and stairs for specialized food processing transport.
• Service and Spare Parts Support Ongoing after-sales support including spare parts delivery, on-site service engineer assistance, and maintenance management for placed HiTec food processing machines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Productivity increased from 90 to 120 heads per minute in sixth generation DCM machine
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FoodtechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoodtech is a partner in Norway for turn-key projects. The total solution was carried out in cooperation and includes complete system with custom conveyors, de-nesting, tray filling, cooking, packaging and freezing of produce with integrated complete control and software engineering.
• SyspalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHiTec is the exclusive agent and distributor for Syspal in the Netherlands. Syspal designs and manufactures stainless steel and aluminium products for the food, pharmaceutical, veterinary and medical sectors for over 40 years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heat and Control: US-based manufacturer of food processing equipment including fryers, coating systems, ovens, and conveyors. Closely comparable in product categories (frying, coating, cooking) and target customers (food processors worldwide).
• Urschel Laboratories: US-based manufacturer of industrial cutting, slicing, and comminuting equipment for food processing. Comparable in producing specialized processing machinery for vegetable/fruit producers.
• OctoFrost: Sweden-based food processing equipment manufacturer specializing in blanching, cooling, and freezing for fruits and vegetables. Now merged with HiTec under OctoCore, making it a former direct peer and current sister brand.
• Kronen GmbH: German manufacturer of fruit, vegetable, and salad processing equipment (washing, cutting, drying). Both direct peer and a customer/partner listed on HiTec's reference page — directly comparable niche.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global industrial machinery group with a large food processing equipment division covering separators, homogenizers, and processing lines. Overlaps with HiTec in fresh-cut and prepared food applications.
• JBT Corporation: Large US-listed provider of food processing and air transport equipment. Competes in fruit/vegetable processing and further-processing lines but operates at much greater scale and across many categories.
• Marel: Iceland-based global provider of advanced food processing equipment for meat, fish, and poultry/potato. Overlaps with HiTec in further-processing and turnkey line integration for food manufacturers.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-headquartered industrial plant and equipment supplier for food processing (grain, chocolate, feed). Competes in adjacent food processing categories with global reach and broader portfolios.
• Middleby Corporation: Diversified US food equipment group covering commercial kitchen and industrial food processing. Overlaps in cooking, frying, and conveyor systems for food manufacturers globally.

Regional players

• TOMRA Sorting Solutions: Sensor-based sorting equipment for food and recycling, headquartered in Norway. Adjacent in the fresh-cut and vegetable processing line, complementing HiTec washing/cutting modules in customer facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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