tna acquires food processing company Florigo

Food packaging and processing company tna has acquired the Netherlands-based Florigo International for an undisclosed amount.

Florigo specialises in designing and manufacturing frying technology for large and medium-sized snack and french fry processing lines, including washing, de-stoning, peeling, slicing, blanching, drying, frying, cooling and freezing equipment.

With this acquisition, tna will be able to use Florigo’s engineering expertise, including its patented vacuum frying and de-fatting technology.

tna managing director Michael Green said: "The snacks market has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and more and more of our customers are looking for quality equipment that can handle greater product volumes.

"Together with our recent acquisition of FOODesign, the incorporation of Florigo gives us even more flexibility for offering customers a range of solutions, from smaller direct-fired batch fryers to complete french fry production lines with capacities of up to 30,000kg/h, enabling us to deliver customised, efficient turnkey solutions to the wider snacks industry."

Florigo claims its vacuum technology is effective in reducing the formation of acrylamide by up to 95%, and also preserving the colour, texture and flavour of the products by cooking at lower temperatures.

The acquisition will add 3000m² of office and manufacturing space to tsa’s existing facilities, which will also include a Food Innovation Centre, where customers can test new technologies to improve existing processes, or help with the development of new products.

The acquisition of tna follows its purchase of FOODesign. The company stated that both the acquisitions will help boost its processing capabilities and cater to increasing demand.

tna director of business development Bob Fritz said: "The acquisition of Florigo allows us to bring our technology closer to our customers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, reducing lead times and accelerating time to market.

"At the same time it provides our customers with access to unique innovative technology and research capabilities, enabling our customers to test and develop products in a controlled cost-effective environment."

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Image: tna’s acquisition of Florigo International will help it use the latter’s engineering expertise, including its patented vacuum frying and de-fatting technology. Photo: courtesy of tna.