Special Episode: Ryan Kromhout - KROHNE

In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Ryan Kromhout, Manager of KROHNE’s Global Food Industry Division, discusses the role of advanced measurement solutions in optimizing plant-based protein production. Kromhout highlights how precise, real-time measurement tools—such as inline flow meters and density analyzers—can streamline production processes, ensuring consistency and quality while reducing waste. He shares insights into how hybrid products, combining plant-based and animal proteins, are emerging as a significant trend in reducing the food industry's carbon footprint. Kromhout also emphasizes the importance of innovation and collaboration with smaller engineering firms to adapt traditional food production technologies for the alt-protein sector. Looking ahead, he believes advancements in blending technologies and inline processing will further accelerate the transition to sustainable protein sources.