TOP BV

TOP BV is a technical development partner for the food industry, working with food producers and equipment manufacturers around the world. The company focuses on practical innovation that can be implemented smoothly, combining food product development, process engineering, and production-line or factory design. Its work spans a broad range of food categories, including hybrid and plant-based alternatives, meat, fish and dairy products, bakery goods, functional drinks, and convenience fruits and vegetables. TOP BV positions itself as an agile R&D partner that keeps projects compact, moves quickly, and supports customers from feasibility and concept development through scale-up and industrial production. Core Values Practical innovation : The company emphasizes solutions that are realistic, fit for implementation, and tailored to specific customer demands. Speed and agility : TOP BV highlights short lead times, minimal bureaucracy, and small project teams that operate like an agile task force. Food safety and quality : Development work is carried out with stringent safety requirements in mind, alongside stability and quality considerations. Sustainability and waste reduction : The company aims to reduce spoilage, extend shelf life, valorize waste and co-streams, and support more sustainable food systems. Unique Aspects Broad technical scope : TOP BV combines product development, process engineering, and full factory design under one roof, allowing it to support innovation from concept to industrial implementation. Strong focus on plant-based innovation : The company explicitly highlights hybrid and fully plant-based alternatives as a major area of expertise, alongside other food categories. Preservation technology know-how : Its team works with RF inline/in-pack heating, retort systems, classic canning, AMAP, and HPP to support shelf-life and food-waste reduction goals. Experience across company sizes : TOP BV says its methods work for startups, SMEs, and multinationals, reflecting a flexible project model rather than a single-market niche. Prototype and concept development examples : The website references recent work on a vegan Gouda-style cheese prototype and a plant-based ice cream concept, illustrating its applied innovation approach.