ADA, MI —GTF Technologies was awarded the 2024 Innovation Excellence award by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA).
MMA announced the winners of the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Awards during a celebration on November 6, 2024, in Lansing. GTF Technologies was honored with the Innovation Excellence award from a field of over 140 nominees due to its innovative technology in the food manufacturing industry.
GTF manufactures the revolutionary RENU™ Drying & Milling System, an impact flash drying technology that converts whole foods into powders in seconds. The technology is particularly beneficial for juicers and other food processors that dispose of high value side streams or byproducts. Nearly 90% of surplus in food processing is byproduct (peels, pomace, and stems), much of which is not only edible but often the most nutritious part of a fruit or vegetable. By immediately stabilizing these foods that would otherwise go to waste, they can be upcycled into food and beverage ingredients, pet foods, natural flavorings and colorants, and biodegradable packaging – thereby promoting a more circular food system.
“We are thrilled to win this award,” says Gary Schuler, founder and president of GTF Technologies. “As a team, we are passionate about converting food waste into what we call food assets with our RENU technology. This creates a win-win-win scenario by creating new revenue streams for food producers, reducing their waste and also their carbon emissions, and using excess upcycled powders for humanitarian relief efforts – not just here in Michigan but around the world. Being recognized as a top innovator validates the work we are doing and the potential impact we can have on the global food supply.”
The Manufacturing Excellence Awards is the annual statewide celebration of the exceptional contributions that Michigan manufacturers make to their workforce, their communities, the economy, and the industry. For more than 120 years, MMA has served as a unifying champion of an industry that is in constant evolution and growth. They represent the most diverse manufacturing center in perhaps the entire world and, just as they have since the industrial revolution, Michigan will continue to be the cradle of innovation and invention for generations to come. MMA’s sole purpose is to advocate for, support, train and grow the manufacturing industry in Michigan. Learn more about MMA and the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Awards at MMA Excellence Awards (mimfg.org).
For more information on GTF Technologies, check out GTF Technologies (gtf-technologies.com) or contact [email protected].
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