22.05.2026
NETZSCH and DST Seal Strategic Partnership at interpack 2026
NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing and Dutch Structuring Technologies (DST) have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate innovation in the field of structured proteins and next-generation food products.
The partnership marks an important step toward supporting food manufacturers in the growing alternative protein market. By joining forces, NETZSCH and DST aim to create integrated customer solutions covering key stages of the process chain — from raw material preparation to targeted texture formation.
DST develops and supplies the patented Sheartex technology, enabling the production of advanced fibrous protein textures at industrial scale. NETZSCH contributes extensive know-how in grinding, dispersion and fine processing technologies. Together, both companies are creating a strong foundation for future-oriented food applications and scalable production concepts.
The cooperation was confirmed during interpack 2026 by Matthias Kapp, Vice President Business Field Food & Pharma at NETZSCH, and Julian Lekner, Co-Founder of DST and Creator of Sheartex Technology. The announcement marks the beginning of a close collaboration focused on process innovation, structured proteins and future food solutions.
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Combining Complementary Expertise
The strategic partnership brings together two highly complementary areas of expertise. NETZSCH contributes its long-standing experience in machine and process engineering, while DST provides specialized knowledge in protein structuring technologies and fibrous texture development. This combination enables both companies to support customers with advanced solutions for the development and production of structured food products.
Joint Development for the Alternative Protein Market
NETZSCH and DST will collaborate closely on technical exchange, application development, customer projects and market approaches. With DST’s engineering and test facilities in Maastricht and Wageningen, the partnership also supports efficient development and scale-up from concept to industrial production. Both companies share the goal of accelerating innovation and strengthening their position in the future food and alternative protein markets.
