Tetra Pak extrusion line boasts highest capacity for ice cream

THE LATEST extrusion line from Tetra Pak surpasses the average capacity for the production of ice cream sticks and sandwiches. The line produces 43,200 pieces per hour versus the industry average of 36,000 pieces, making it the most efficient solution for large scale production of these products.

The efficient freezer and high-precision cutting equipment guarantee a uniform product with high stability – due to effective temperature control at every stage – as well as identical thickness. A newly developed dip and transfer unit allows a gentle and precise dipping as well as a careful and error-free lay-off to the wrapper, resulting in minimal product waste.​

Efficient freezer and precision cutting ensure uniform product

Besides speed, ​the extrusion line claims the lowest operational costs and environmental impact in the industry when it is running at full capacity. According to the company, a 60% increase in production is achieved without extra manpower and with only 44% more energy.​

The line allows greater flexibility in switching between ice cream sticks and sandwiches, as well as handling up to four flavors and 12 different coatings without changing equipment.

“For 70 years we’ve been helping our customers deliver quality ice cream products with outstanding taste and texture,” said Peter Lindstrom, Ice Cream Category Director at Tetra Pak. “This new solution allows them to increase production volumes, while delivering the same high quality at a significantly reduced cost per product.”

Last year, 17.2 billion litres of ice cream were consumed¹. Compound Annual Growth Rate forecast 2014-2019 is 1.8% and is led by Pacific Asia, North America and Western Europe.

^[1] Global Ice Cream Consumption Trends by Euromonitor