Heat and Control to Showcase Potato Processing and Packaging Technologies at Pack Expo International 2026

Heat and Control will present a broad range of food processing and packaging technologies at Pack Expo International 2026, with a focus on potato processing, seasoning, packaging and thermal processing applications.

The company will showcase solutions developed for different potato products and processing and packaging applications, drawing on more than 75 years of experience in food manufacturing systems.

Heat and Control's Cascade Water Recirculation system reduces freshwater consumption by recirculating process water in potato processing lines

Potato Processing, Seasoning and Packaging Technologies

Together with partners Ishida and CEIA®, Heat and Control will present Cascade Water Recirculation, designed to reduce freshwater consumption in potato processing lines; Symphony Seasoning systems for in-kitchen and on-machine seasoning applications, designed to minimize fugitive dust and reduce operator exposure to irritants; and new formats for integrated vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) snack food packaging.

Heat and Control and Ishida technologies combine food processing, multihead weighing and packaging operations within an integrated production line

Tek-Dry Thermal Processing Solutions

For the first time at Pack Expo International, Heat and Control will showcase thermal processing solutions from its recently acquired Tek-Dry technology brand for high-throughput French fry and snack drying applications.

The Tek-Dry portfolio expands Heat and Control's integrated processing capabilities with drying, toasting, roasting and cooling solutions for French fries, snacks, cereals, pet food and other food products.

The Tek-Dry French Fry Dryer uses a single-pass design for high-throughput French fry drying with controlled moisture removal