By Parmod Kandwal, Processing Director, Tetra Pak South Asia
In the dynamic world of ice cream production, innovation is the key to delighting consumers with exciting new flavours and textures. As consumer taste preferences evolve at an unprecedented speed, it presents a challenge for producers to come up with new technologies capable of meeting the rising demands.
There is a need for solutions that cover the whole range of delicious ice cream products, from popsicles to ice cream cakes, delivering innovative products. In regard to the changing demand, digitalization holds huge potential for commercial ice cream production, which would enable unprecedented innovation, creativity, and control while optimizing quality and hygiene.
Tetra Pak® Extrusion Wheel: Revolutionizing Ice Cream Innovation
Tetra Pak® Extrusion Wheel is one such innovation, a game-changer that’s reshaping the landscape of ice cream creation. This cutting-edge technology empowers manufacturers to craft premium, uniform, high-quality ice cream products enriched with inclusions as large as 25 mm, all while achieving industry-leading capacity and cost efficiency. It’s the ultimate tool for those looking to push the boundaries of ice cream innovation.
What sets the Tetra Pak® Extrusion Wheel apart is its versatility. It not only enables the rapid development of new ice cream products but also handles a wide array of sticky, fragile, and chunky inclusions with ease. Whether you’re dreaming up sandwiches, stick products, bars, or slices, this innovation has you covered.
Precision is the name of the game with the Tetra Pak® Extrusion Wheel. Thanks to its patented stick placement solution, each stick is positioned flawlessly, ensuring an even distribution of inclusions around it. The filling nozzle leaves no room for gaps, ensuring large inclusions are perfectly dispersed throughout every delectable bite.
One of its standout features is the patented wheel design, which incorporates a piston and cam system. This system guarantees uniform product thickness, size, and shape, eliminating the need for post-production cutting. Instead, a thin, heated blade, seamlessly integrated into the wheel’s surface, gently releases each ice cream product onto trays. The result? A flawless product surface and precise positioning for subsequent processing steps.
In the world of ice cream innovation, the Tetra Pak® Extrusion Wheel is a true game-changer. It’s not just a piece of equipment; it’s a catalyst for imagination, enabling the creation of ice cream products that captivate the taste buds and keep consumers coming back for more. With this innovation at your fingertips, the possibilities are as boundless as your creativity.
Revolutionizing Ice Cream Production with the World’s First Collaborative Robot Filler
In the ever-evolving world of ice cream innovation, automation takes centre stage with the world’s first collaborative robot designed to revolutionize small-scale manual ice cream filling. Say hello to the future of ice cream production, where creativity meets efficiency.
This groundbreaking technology not only signifies a leap forward in terms of production but also offers unparalleled flexibility. With the ability to fill and decorate a diverse range of ice cream products, from ice cream, water ice, and sorbets to plant-based frozen desserts with or without inclusions and ripple effects, it’s the ultimate tool for those seeking to craft unique, mouthwatering creations.
What truly sets this collaborative robot filler apart is its commitment to safety. Advanced automation features ensure not only impeccable ease of use but also the protection of operators. It’s a game-changer in the industry, making automation more accessible and secure than ever before.
The Tetra Pak® Ice Cream Robot Filler is an advanced, semi-automated unit for filling ice cream tubs up to 12 litres with flexible, artisan-like patterns.
In the world of ice cream innovation, this collaborative robot filler isn’t just a leap forward; it’s a giant leap. It’s time to embrace the future of ice cream production, and with this innovation at your disposal, the possibilities are as limitless as your imagination.