Creating Innovation in the Food Industry
We shape ideas and turn them into state-of-the-art solutions for companies that want to excel in the food industry.
ABOUT US
Our Story
The Società Italiana per l’Innovazione nell’Industria Alimentare (SIIIA) was born from the passion and commitment of experts from the food and mechanical sectors determined to bring innovation and excellence to the heart of Italian industry.
Founded in 2016 as a spin-off company of the University of Parma, SIIIA has quickly established itself as a reference in the field of food processing innovation and design of equipment and plants for companies that want to raise their standards of safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability so as to offer their customers the best guarantees.
Our Mission
- Providing cutting-edge training for industry operators.
- Offering specialized consulting to improve processes and products.
- Conducting innovative research to anticipate future industry challenges.
- Support companies to communicate the results of innovation more effectively.
- Facilitating collaboration between industry, academia, and institutions and promote joint initiatives.
Our Services
Advanced Training
Tailor-made training programs for food industry operators.
Technical Consulting
Specialized consulting services, including EHEDG certification and hygienic design.
Testing Laboratory
The only Italian laboratory specialzed in cleanability tests and EHEDG-authorized for the DOC.2 cleanability test.
Research and Development
Innovative research projects in collaboration with industrial and academic partners.
Areas of Expertise
The Società Italiana per l’Innovazione nell’Industria Alimentare (S.I.I.I.A.) specializes in services for the following sectors:
- Food industry.
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries and related sectors.
Suppliers to those sectors and in particular:
- Builders and designers of food factories.
- Manufacturers and designers of plants, machinery and components.
- Manufacturers of devices and machinery for cleaning and disinfection.
- Manufacturers of detergents, disinfectants and lubricants.
Our services focus on product and process innovation, aiming to ensure product safety and quality, while improving efficiency and sustainability of production processes.
Our Team
Our professionals boast extensive experience in the food and mechanical sectors and are constantly updated on the latest innovations and trends.
This combination of cutting-edge knowledge, practical expertise and in-field experience allows us to offer effective and innovative solutions to our customers.
Our Commitment to the Future
Looking ahead, SIIIA is committed to continuing its role as a catalyst for innovation in the Italian food industry.
- Promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
- Anticipating and addressing emerging challenges in the food sector.
- Supporting Italian companies in their growth and global competitiveness.
- Contributing to the development of increasingly high safety and quality standards.
SIIIA is a member of the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) and hosts the Italian EHEDG Regional Section, coordinating the organization’s local activities.
