ADVANTAGES – EXAMPLE
POTATO INDUSTRY
AVIKO
PRODUCT
Potato products of various sizes and shapes are blanched and then distributed to supermarkets and wholesalers as frozen or chilled goods.
PROCESS
The products leave the blanching unit in a sterile state and are cooled down in a closed, enclosed conveyor system before being packaged under protective atmosphere or deep-frozen in another tunnel. The supply and recirculated air, treated to be germ-free for these processes, prevents biological spoilage from the outset.
ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY
Longer shelf life, in addition to improved appearance and texture, ultimately leads to lower costs: recalls and waste are reduced, new export and organic markets can be accessed, and weekend work is reduced or completely avoided.
