Case studies: Production of toppings and syrups for ice cream
Customer
Froneri is a leading producer of ice creams, with a presence in more than 20 countries. Its plant in Araia (Spain) is one of the biggest in Europe, producing ice creams and frozen desserts. It manufactures Nestlé ice creams, including well-known and innovative brands such as Maxibon, Pirulo, Extreme, Nuii, Oreo, Milka, Toblerone and more.
Froneri is characterised by constant innovation in its flavours and formats, requiring highly flexible and efficient production solutions.
Project
Froneri was looking for a facility to produce sauces and fruit syrups for ice cream toppings and fillings capable of handling a wide range of recipes, from fruit sauces to caramel and chocolate.
For the customer, it was essential that the system ensured high flexibility and automation to work with different viscosities and reduce dosing and mixing errors.
The facility also needed to comply with all current industry regulations, including ATEX requirements for handling powders.
"INOXPA's skids provide top flexibility for the production of different fillings and toppings."
"INOXPA's skids provide top flexibility for the production of different fillings and toppings."
Why INOXPA?
Froneri chose INOXPA because of its experience in turnkey facilities, ability to adapt to the customer’s specific requirements, and design and manufacture of high-quality skids that meet international standards for food safety and efficiency.
INOXPA solution
This project enabled Froneri to expand its range of ice cream sauces while strengthening its capacity for innovation in a highly competitive market.
The success of the collaboration between INOXPA and FRONERI at the facilities in Álava has led to the replication of the project at other production sites of the multinational company, further reinforcing the commercial relationship between the two firms.
Installation characteristics
INOXPA designed and installed a complete facility including the following:
- 2000-litre process and storage tanks equipped with agitation and heating systems to ensure homogeneous mixes and precise temperature control.
- Hoppers and weighing systems for the automatic and manual dosing of solids and liquids, including pneumatic transport systems for ingredients.
- Pasteurisation and cooling system to ensure the stability and safety of the product before feeding into the production lines.
- Advanced automation: an electrical panel with a PLC and HMI to manage recipes and optimise process control
- CIP return pump to ensure hygienic and efficient operation.
Special features
- Production flexibility: ability to process a wide range of recipes with different viscosities and compositions.
- Time and cost savings: automation that reduces mixing times, dosing errors and cleaning downtime.
- Regulatory compliance: ATEX certifications for the safe handling of powdered ingredients.
- High operating efficiency: systems designed to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
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Production of toppings and syrups for ice cream
