In 1884, John Bean set out to solve a problem.  In doing so he developed a truly innovative solution to battle the devastating San Jose scale affecting California's orchards -- the first continuous spray pump.  This development set in motion FMC FoodTech as we know it today, a company where problem solving and innovative solutions remain the cornerstone.

Hundreds of innovations have followed, such as the invention of the rotary sterilizer, a landmark technology that revolutionized in-container processing.  Today, FMC FoodTech remains a leader in all forms of in-container processing. 

From freezing technology that has made it possible for processors to introduce hundreds of new frozen food products to citrus extraction technology that provides high-quality citrus juices around the world, FMC FoodTech has been there from the beginning.  Today, FMC FoodTech continues to reinvent itself and deliver best-in-class solutions based on a culture of innovation and problem solving, coupled with our core competencies in various food preservation techniques. 

Read more about our core competencies below.