Elea to host webinar on PEF technology for potato chip processing in the Americas

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Elea will host an online webinar on April 20, 2026, highlighting how Pulsed Electric Field technology can help potato chip processors improve yield, reduce costs and enhance product quality

April 19, 2026

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Elea GmbH

Elea will host an online webinar on April 20, 2026, focused on the application of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology in potato chip processing for the North, Central and South American market.

Elea Technology GmbH is the global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) systems for the food, beverage, and scientific industries. Using precisely controlled electrical pulses, PEF gently opens cell membranes.

Elea’s Managing Director, Prof. Dr. Stefan Toepfl, together with Application Support Manager Kevin Hill, will present the key principles and benefits of PEF technology. During the session, they will showcase its practical impact on potato chip production through a live demonstration and real‑world application insights.

The session will begin at 11:00 AM ET, 10:00 AM CT, 8:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM BRT and 5:00 PM CET. The webinar will examine how PEF technology can be used to optimize potato chip processing, with attention to yield, cost efficiency and product quality.

Focus on PEF in potato chip processing

During the webinar, participants will receive an introduction to Pulsed Electric Field technology and how Elea PEF systems are implemented in potato chip processing lines. The session will also address how PEF can help increase yield, reduce costs and improve product quality, while outlining the return on investment that can be expected from Elea PEF systems.

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Elea will also present examples of companies already using PEF technology for potato chip production and the results they have achieved in practice. After

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