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
Gothenburg, Sweden — 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.
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.
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.
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.
