Agreement signed at Food Radar headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, establishes Safe Automations Group as Food Radar’s strategic regional partner — bringing microwave inline detection technology to two of the world’s fastest-growing food processing markets
Safe Automations Group, a leading industrial automation and quality assurance specialist serving the Gulf Region and Indian subcontinent, and Food Radar Systems AB, the Swedish innovator behind the world’s first microwave based inline food contamination detection technology, today announced a landmark strategic partnership. The agreement positions Safe Automations Group as the strategical regional partner for Food Radar Systems across India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states — markets that together represent one of the most significant growth opportunities in global food manufacturing.
The partnership was formalized in a signing ceremony at Food Radar Systems’ headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, by Mr. Asharaf Arinchikkool, Managing Director of Safe Automations Group, and Mr. Linus Harrysson, Chief Executive Officer of Food Radar Systems AB.
“Food Radar’s technology is in a class of its own. No other inline detection system on the market today can match its ability to identify low-density foreign body contaminants in real time — at full production speeds, without disrupting flow. This partnership gives our customers in the Gulf and India direct access to a technology that genuinely raises the bar for food safety. It is not an incremental improvement — it is a step change.”
— Mr. Asharaf Arinchikkool, Managing Director, Safe Automations Group
Technology That Redefines Inline Detection
At the core of this partnership is Food Radar Systems’ proprietary microwave-based inline detection platform — a fundamentally different approach to foreign body detection compared to conventional X-ray and metal detector technologies. While traditional systems are constrained by material density or electrical conductivity, Food Radar’s microwave sensors detect contaminants based on their dielectric properties, enabling the identification of a far broader range of foreign bodies, including:
- Soft & Hard Plastic
- Wood
- Rubber and gasket material
- Alu Foil (aseptic bags etc.)
- Fruit stones/fragments
- Pectin & Starch lumps
- Metals (ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel)
- Glass and ceramic fragments
- Stones and dense organic matter
Critically, the system operates fully inline — integrated directly into the production line without interrupting flow. This continuous, real-time monitoring eliminates the need for sampling-based inspection, dramatically reducing both product waste and the risk of contaminated goods reaching consumers. The technology is suitable for pumpable emulsions ranging from smooth to highly particulate products, making it applicable across the widest range of food categories.
“The Gulf and Indian food sectors are at an inflection point. Regulators, retailers, and consumers are demanding a higher standard of safety assurance than legacy inspection technologies can reliably deliver. Safe Automations Group understands these markets with a depth that is rare — their technical expertise, customer relationships, and regional infrastructure make them the ideal partner to introduce Food Radar’s technology.”
— Mr. Linus Harrysson, CEO, Food Radar Systems AB
A Partnership Timed for Maximum Market Impact
The agreement arrives at a pivotal moment for food manufacturing across both regions. In the Gulf Cooperation Council, governments are directing unprecedented investment into domestic food production as a core pillar of national food security strategies. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy, and Qatar’s National Food Security Programme are collectively driving billions of dollars into new processing facilities and manufacturing capacity — all requiring world-class quality assurance systems to meet rising export ambitions and international compliance standards.
In India, the food processing sector is on a structural growth trajectory underpinned by the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for food processing, rapidly expanding modern retail and organized food service channels, and a pronounced shift in consumer demand toward packaged and processed foods with verified safety credentials. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) continue to tighten enforcement of contamination and quality standards, raising the stakes for producers who rely on inadequate inspection infrastructure.
Under the terms of this strategic partnership, Safe Automations Group will provide the full spectrum of commercial, technical, and after-sales services for Food Radar’s detection systems across both territories — encompassing market development, application engineering, system installation and commissioning, operator training, and ongoing maintenance support.
About Safe Automations Group
Safe Automations Group is a trusted specialist in industrial automation, Packaging, and quality Inspection solutions, with an established commercial presence across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and India. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Dubai , United Arab Emirates the company represents a portfolio of world-leading technology brands serving the food processing, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and logistics sectors. Safe Automations Group is known for its deep application expertise, rapid response after-sales capability, and its track record in successfully introducing advanced international technologies into the Gulf and Indian markets.
About Food Radar Systems AB
Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Food Radar Systems AB is the developer and manufacturer of the world’s leading microwave-based inline food safety detection platform. The company’s patented technologies enable food producers to detect and remove foreign body contaminants of truly low-density — in real time, at full line speed, without interrupting production. Food Radar’s systems are deployed by major food manufacturers globally, setting a new benchmark for contamination control, quality assurance, and production efficiency. For more information, visit www.foodradar.com
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