A delegation of experts from the Institute of Agricultural Products Processing at the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences visited BoLaiKe to provide guidance and explore new ways in which freeze-drying technology can empower the development of modern agriculture.

Recently, Jiangsu BOLAIKE welcomed a group of key academic and research partners, as a delegation of experts from the Institute of Agricultural Products Processing at the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences visited the company for an in-depth tour and technical exchange. This visit marks a significant step forward in the deep integration of industry, academia, and research. It aims to jointly explore innovative applications of cutting-edge freeze-drying technology and new pathways for industrial development in the field of advanced agricultural product processing, serving as a vivid example of the synergistic advancement of the strategies for “revitalizing agriculture through science and technology” and “building a strong nation through intelligent manufacturing.”

Freeze-drying technology, as an advanced processing method capable of maximizing the retention of agricultural products’ original nutritional content, color, flavor, and functional properties, plays a revolutionary role in enhancing the value of agricultural products, extending the industrial chain, reducing post-harvest losses, and meeting market demand for healthy, convenient, and high-quality foods. Promoting the upgrading and widespread adoption of freeze-drying technology requires close collaboration between cutting-edge equipment manufacturing and frontier agricultural research. As a technology-driven manufacturer of high-end equipment, Jiangsu BoLaiKe’s collaboration with the Processing Institute of the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences—which focuses on fundamental research in agricultural product processing—represents a crucial step in efficiently translating “laboratory achievements” into “industrial-scale production.”

With years of deep expertise in freeze-drying technology, Jiangsu BOLAIKE is committed to providing high-performance, highly reliable freeze-drying solutions to global customers. The expert delegation toured the company’s production and assembly workshops, R&D testing center, and product exhibition area, conducting a detailed inspection of the complete product line—ranging from small- and medium-sized laboratory machines to large-scale industrial freeze-dryers. They focused on understanding the company’s core technological breakthroughs in water capture system innovation, intelligent process control, energy-saving and consumption-reduction design, and large-scale production stability. Company technicians provided on-site demonstrations of equipment operation and shared extensive application data and process expertise regarding the freeze-drying of various agricultural raw materials, including fruits and vegetables, grain and oil products, specialty livestock and poultry products, and functional ingredient extracts.

The Institute of Agricultural Product Processing at the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences has long been dedicated to the fundamental theory, key technologies, and new product development in agricultural product processing, accumulating substantial research achievements in areas such as the preservation of nutritional quality, evaluation of processing suitability, and exploration of novel processing technologies. During the visit, experts from the institute presented their latest research progress in the development and utilization of specialty agricultural resources, quality control during processing, and the creation of nutritional and health products. They engaged in lively and constructive discussions with BoLaiKe’s technical team regarding technical challenges and directions for process optimization in applying freeze-drying technology to enhance the quality, develop new products, and achieve standardized production of local specialty agricultural products (such as edible fungi, specialty fruits and vegetables, and aquatic products from the Jiangsu region).

Both parties agreed that collaborative innovation among industry, academia, research institutions, and end-users can fully leverage their respective strengths: research institutions provide theoretical support in frontier exploration, mechanistic research, quality evaluation, and new product prototyping; while equipment manufacturers offer solutions for engineering implementation, process scaling, equipment customization, and industrial application. This exchange has laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in joint technical research, standard-setting, talent development, and the joint construction of pilot-scale conversion platforms.

BoLaiKe stated: “We are deeply honored to host the experts from the Institute of Processing Technology at the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences. This exchange not only serves as a test of BoLaiKe’s technical capabilities and industrialization capacity but also presents a valuable opportunity for learning and inspiration. The experts’ insightful perspectives have provided us with a crucial direction for future product development, particularly in more precisely addressing the needs of modern Chinese agriculture to improve quality and efficiency. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with the institute across multiple dimensions to jointly promote the innovative application and widespread adoption of advanced freeze-drying technology in China’s agricultural processing sector.”

The visit by the expert delegation from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences has not only strengthened dialogue and cooperation between high-end equipment manufacturers and leading agricultural research institutions but has also injected new momentum into the broader and deeper application of freeze-drying technology to support the high-quality development of modern agriculture in China. Moving forward, Jiangsu BOLAIKE will continue to uphold the philosophy of openness and collaboration, deepening partnerships with research institutes to jointly drive the upgrading of the agricultural product processing industry through innovative technology. We are committed to contributing more to ensuring food safety, enhancing the value of agricultural products, and promoting the revitalization of rural industries.