The agri-food sector is constantly evolving, driven by increasing requirements for hygiene, sustainability, health safety and convenience. In this context, The silicone stands out as a material of choice to design technical products and components adapted to these constraints.

Chez PROGRESS Silicones, we support brands and manufacturers in the food industry — from innovative start-ups to the production chain — in the custom processing of silicone, from the idea to the finished product.

The advantages of silicone in the food industry ✅

Silicone has a unique combination of properties which make it perfectly suited for applications in contact with food. Here are the main technical advantages:

✔️ Chemical inertia

Silicone is a material inert, who Does not transfer taste or smell to foods. It respects the purity of the ingredients and guarantees a healthy user experience.

✔️ Extreme thermal resistance

From the freezer at -60°C to the oven at +230°C (or even more depending on the formulations), silicone maintains its properties without deforming or releasing substances, ideal for cooking, freezing or sterilizing.

✔️ Durability and easy to clean

Antibacterial by nature, silicone is Cleans easily, by hand or in the dishwasher. It offers a high level of hygiene, essential in food environments. The aging product is excellent: due to its resistance to cleaning agents, greases, abrasion and mechanical stress.

✔️ Design flexibility

Thanks to its mechanical qualities, silicone is an extremely adaptable material: molding of complex shapes, customization of hardnesses (Shore A), colors (RAL), and textures.

✔️ Compliance with food standards

At PROGRESS Silicones, we use certified blends:

• FDA (21 CFR 177.2600)
• FROM 1935/2004
• BfR
  This ensures the food contact safety, in compliance with the international regulations in force.

Concrete achievements: from consumer products to industrial parts

Example: collaboration with Ma Petite Assiette

We supported the brand Ma Petite Assiette in the development of several silicone products suitable for children:

• Compartmentalized plates
• Ergonomic cutlery
• Fun and safe accessories

Each piece is designed to combine design, safety and sustainability, with soft, resistant silicones that comply with food standards.

Industrial examples in the food industry

Our expertise also covers technical applications for industry:

• Custom cake molds, for specific or creative food productions
• Process parts : seals, membranes, connections for production lines
• Sealing components : manufactured according to specifications to guarantee the safety of the environments and avoid any cross-contamination

PROGRESS Silicones: your technical partner for agri-food projects

Based in the Luberon, we put at your service:

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✅ A production workshop 100% French
✅ A mastery of certified food-grade silicone blends
✅ Full support, from design to production
✅ One industrial flexibility to respond to small series as well as more ambitious productions

In conclusion: silicone, a powerful ally for food innovation

Food manufacturers, engineers, food start-ups: Whether it's creating an ergonomic utensil, a custom mold or a critical part for your production line, silicone adapts to your constraints while guaranteeing safety, performance and durability.

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