Italian Snack Manufacturer Preziosi Food expands potato chip portfolio with tna start-to-finish solution

Italian snack manufacturer Preziosi Food (Mitica) integrated new frying, seasoning and packaging systems from leading processing and packaging solutions provider, tna, to launch a new line of batch-fried potato chips.

Adding to its existing range of snack products, the innovative solutions from tna enable Preziosi Food to tap into the growing Italian market for this increasingly popular potato chip product.

FOODesign’s direct-fired batch-pro® 12 system delivers both efficiency and sustainability for the processing of root vegetable chips.

Coupled with the machine’s high efficiency burner design, production can be increased while consistency is maintained. For example, a FOODesign batch-pro® 12 system allows batch-by-batch cooking of thicker potato slices for higher-quality, crunchier chips- making every bite a great tasting experience.

Precise temperature profiling systems and quick heat recovery capabilities safeguard consistency in both flavour and colour on every batch.

The fryer’s innovative continuous oil filtration system helps remove both fine and large particles to ensure chips are cooked in the freshest oil possible.

tna intelli-flav® OMS 5 is an on-machine seasoning system that can provide both powder flavouring and liquid oil in a single drum to deliver consistent coverage and flavour to your product.

It features a responsive variable mass seasoning system, with a dynamic vibratory weigher to directly control oil spray and flow of seasoning powder into the drum for improved coverage and flavour dispersion.

This allows an accurately proportional amount of seasoning to be evenly applied to the product according to the demand of the scale.

For Preziosi Food, adding the tna robag FX 3ci to their production facilities meant doubling productivity. In addition to meeting their throughput objectives, tna’s robag FX 3ci also enhances packaging accuracy with a rotary jaw design that uses impulse sealing technology.

As a result, the new system now helps Preziosi Food ensure high quality, consistent packaging for optimum consumer appeal, as well as reduced packaging film waste, translating into significant cost savings.

Peter Pellizzari, regional sales manager at tna:

“When Preziosi Food approached tna, they were looking for an innovative packaging solution that positioned them at the forefront of the batch-fried chip market.”

“At tna, we provide our customers with the right solutions to fit their specific production requirements – and Preziosi Food was no exception.”

“With little floor space available, we not only provided them with a system that allows them to make the most of the resources available, but also meets their requirements in terms of product throughput and bag quality.”

Vincenzo Bove:

“Having carried out extensive research, we were very familiar with the tna brand and the quality of products offered by the company.”

“The tna robag FX 3ci meets all of our expectations in terms of performance and simplicity, as well as providing additional benefits like keeping waste to a minimum.”

“I’m convinced the new system will enable us to meet the local market’s increasing demand for batch-fried chips head on.”

Single supplier – full integration

Vincenzo Bove:

“For a quality-focused company such as Preziosi Food, maintaining consistency throughout the line is essential.”

“However, finding one supplier that can deliver high performance standards for such a wide range of products is no mean feat. To ensure maximum output, we needed all machines to work together seamlessly. The tna equipment installed in our plant works in perfect synergy alongside each other and offers us the flexibility we were looking for.”

“Adding a new line meant significant financial growth for our company. For this reason, tna’s support throughout the installation process was invaluable, helping to keep the project on-time and within our budget constraints. The products and services offered by tna are truly unique, providing exceptional quality from a single source.”

“Furthermore, the company’s commitment to innovation and customer service is what really makes tna stand out from the competition.”

“We made the right choice with tna and are looking forward to future partnerships.”