{"id":909,"date":"2026-04-22T18:46:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnicstg.wpenginepowered.com\/soluzioni-tecnologia-e-innovazione\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T12:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:58:52","slug":"solutions-technology-and-innovation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/molinonicoli.it\/en\/solutions-technology-and-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Solutions – Technology and innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Solutions – Technology and innovation<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Technology and innovation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where tomorrow\u2019s products are born<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We develop a pipeline of over 120 new projects every year. The formulation of new references stems from actively listening to our partners, analyzing international market trends, and our ability to anticipate the needs of the end consumer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Product Engineering \u2022 Internal R&D<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology \u2022 Laboratory<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Texture and Food Matrices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Product Engineering & R&D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From brief to recipe: our laboratory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Molino Nicoli features in-house R&D laboratories<\/strong>. Here, every product is monitored across chemical, physical, and sensory parameters, ensuring full compliance with even the most demanding briefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each prototype undergoes rigorous chemical and microbiological testing<\/strong>, combined with sensory analysis evaluating taste, aroma, and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product calibration is based on measurable, objective parameters (e.g. moisture level, colorimetry, crunchiness index), continuously optimizing consistency and flavor to ensure absolute uniformity across batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This multi-level process allows us to maintain excellence standards and refine formulations before industrial scale-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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+3.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

tests on finished products<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LISTENING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receipt of the brief and concept definition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IDEATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formulation development and testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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VALIDATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crucial step that transforms a prototype into a validated product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GO TO MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structuring the commercial launch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industrial scale-up and market distribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ASCOLTO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recepimento del brief e definizione del concept.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IDEAZIONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sviluppo della formulazione e testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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VALIDAZIONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Il passaggio cruciale che trasforma il prototipo in un prodotto validato.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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GO TO MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strutturazione del lancio commerciale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PRODUZIONE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scale-up industriale e distribuzione sul mercato.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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analisi sulle materie prime<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Production Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technologies designed to anticipate consumer expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A state-of-the-art machinery fleet ensures maximum versatility in cereal processing and the development of innovative products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Traditional steam cooking and flaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grains are cooked in rotating steam ovens to ensure maximum digestibility and crunchiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Products: Corn Flakes, Oat Flakes, Multigrain, Rice Flakes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Extrusion and co-extrusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instant cooking-extrusion process to create specific shapes, with the possibility of filled products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Products: Multi-shaped extruded cereals (from flakes to rings), filled pillows<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Agglomeration (granola & clusters)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cereals combined with a liquid binder and layered on a continuous belt through baking ovens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Products: Granola, Cluster Flakes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Slab forming (Chewy Bars)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cereal mixes are compacted through rollers to form a continuous slab, then cut into bars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Products: Multigrain or nut bars, Energy Bars<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Slab & bake (Baby Food Bars)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cereals combined with natural binders and slowly baked, in full compliance with strict baby food standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Products: Oat-based bars (i.e. oaty bars), Flapjacks, including baby food<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Final stages common to all lines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Including coating processes and subsequent drying and cooling phases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Products: Corn Flakes, Oat Flakes, Multigrain, Rice Flakes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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