Automated Carton Box Freezing Sets New Standards for Modern Food Processing

In today’s food processing landscape, relying on outdated freezing methods is no longer just inefficient, it is a direct threat to product quality and profitability. Processors are facing higher energy costs, labour shortages, and greater pressure to maintain consistent product integrity. As a result, automated carton freezing systems are becoming essential in modern cold chain operations.

The Carton Box Freezer (CBF/VRT/SRT) program developed by Orangefreezing Solutions addresses these challenges. Designed and engineered in the Netherlands, the system provides automated, high-efficiency freezing performance for processors aiming to optimise throughput, reduce manual handling, and stabilise product quality across a wide range of operating conditions.

Orangefreezing Solutions CBF/VRT/SRT program pioneers next-generation solutions for efficiency, quality, and global operations. The system is built to counter weight loss, minimise labour requirements, and reduce operational costs through a stable and consistent freezing process.

The design uses a horizontal airflow concept that maintains uniform air temperature and air speed across all levels of the freezer. This reduces air turbulence, improves heat transfer, and shortens retention time, supporting predictable freezing performance and controlled energy usage.

Unique airflow design

The Orangefreezing Solutions Carton Box Freezer/VRT/SRT minimises air turbulence and maximises heat transfer through its horizontal airflow design. Maintaining consistent airflow across all levels reduces retention time, lowers weight loss, improves yield, and supports energy savings. The streamlined process also reduces workload and labour requirements in day-to-day operations.

Targeting high-value industries

The system is suitable for a wide range of applications across the frozen food sector, including: Protein processing: red meat, chicken, poultry, pork, and seafood Convenience and prepared foods: ready meals, snacks, and pasta Dairy and dessert: ice cream, cheese, and desserts Produce: fruit and vegetables. The freezers and chillers can handle multiple packaging types, including carton boxes, crates, trays, and bulk containers.

Benefits and key features of the CBF/VRT/SRT system

• Optimal performance: High performance fans, high capacity coils, and an aerodynamic layout support stable freezing conditions and energy-efficient operation.
• Product excellence: The horizontal airflow design ensures uniform freezing, reduced weight loss, and consistent product quality across all levels of the system.
• Operational savings: Automated handling, sorting, and palletising reduce manual tasks, streamline material flow, and lower overall labour requirements.
• Safety and design: Custom-built layouts, integrated safety elements, and a user-friendly operating interface support safe and reliable operation during daily production.

Automated carton sortation conveyors used in the Orangefreezing CBF/VRT/SRT freezing line, showing diverters and blue conveyor lanes for directing product flow

Precision airflow and guaranteed yield

The versatility of the CBF system makes it applicable across a wide range of processing requirements. The freezing and chilling solutions are designed for processors who require accurate temperature control, reduced weight loss, and stable freezing results while handling diverse product categories and packaging formats.

The adaptable advantage: versatility and Multitemp control

Custom-made processing is a core element of the Orangefreezing approach. Every system is individually designed and built based on current and future processing needs, with production capacities ranging from 4 tons to 40 tons per hour

Unmatched adaptability

The Orangefreezing Solutions Carton Box Freezer/VRT/SRT is engineered to handle a broad range of chilled and frozen products, including convenience meals, snacks, ice cream, cheese, desserts, red meat, poultry, pork, seafood, fruit, vegetables, and pasta. The system also accommodates carton boxes, crates, trays, and various bulk containers.

The Multitemp feature

The Multitemp feature provides independent temperature zones within the same system. This allows processors to chill, freeze, and maintain products at different temperatures simultaneously. For example, chicken in green boxes can be chilled, blue boxes frozen to -18°C, and red boxes held at -5°C in the same unit. This capability reduces the need for multiple machines and supports energy savings by allowing unused zones to be powered down.

Global reach and local support

Orangefreezing Solutions supports its equipment through an expanding global service network. The systems are backed by experienced technicians who provide local after-sales support aimed at maximising uptime and maintaining consistent performance across international processing sites.

Cartons entering the freezing zone, where cold air and vapor are applied inside the Orangefreezing CBF/VRT/SRT system.