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CPC Subgroup
A23P 10/25

Agglomeration or granulation by extrusion or by pressing, e.g. through small holes, through sieves or between surfaces

Full Title

Shaping or working of foodstuffs characterised by the products > Agglomerating; Granulating; Tabletting > Agglomeration or granulation by extrusion or by pressing, e.g. through small holes, through sieves or between surfaces

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A23, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NESTLE CH 5,075
  2. NESTEC CH 3,916
  3. DSM IP ASSETS (DUTCH STATE MINES IP ASSETS) NL 2,558
  4. JIANGNAN UNIVERSITY 2,196
  5. SUNTORY HOLDINGS JP 2,133
  6. CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION KR 1,842
  7. CARGILL US 1,708
  8. REPUBLIC OF KOREA (RURAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION) KR 1,341
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,279
  10. MARS US 1,161