Premier Foods & Meat has structured its business into three differentiated lines, tailored to the specific needs of each sector:
- Retail: Targeted at butcher shops and traditional commerce.
- Distribution: Focused on supermarkets and large retail chains.
- Hospitality and catering: Designed to meet the demands of the gastronomy sector.
With a strong focus on excellence and personalized service, the company offers tailored solutions for each segment, guaranteeing high-quality products. Premier Foods & Meat also provides counter-cutting services, delivering boneless, whole carcasses, and processed products with maximum freshness and precision.
The Challenge
Premier Foods & Meat needed a continuous ultra-freezing system to supply the hospitality sector, traditional commerce, and supermarket distribution, particularly for the launch of new frozen products such as burgers.
Several solutions were evaluated, including liquid nitrogen-based systems, which require a constant supply. However, aiming to reduce environmental impact and optimize operational costs, Premier Foods & Meat opted for an innovative, sustainable, and eco-friendly technology.
The Solution: Deep-Freezing System
To meet these needs, GasN2 proposed a rental-based ultra-freezing system, operating at a very low temperatures, consisting of:
- CT15 refrigeration unit, installed outside the company.
- Dynamic tunnel system (2×0.6 meters).
With this solution, a production capacity of 70 to 90 kg/h was achieved for various products. The fast cooling process is crucial to preserving the original texture of food, while the precise combination of temperature and time ensures a stable process and a high-quality thawing experience.
Results
The implementation of GasN2’s ultra-freezing system provided Premier Foods & Meat with significant advantages:
- Cost reduction: Fixed monthly fee with no additional expenses, optimizing cost per kilogram produced.
- Sustainability: Elimination of liquid nitrogen usage, reducing CO₂ emissions and truck transport.
- Superior product quality: Optimal preservation of organoleptic qualities through a mechanical cooling system with no consumables.
- Production efficiency: Same freezing performance and times as traditional liquid nitrogen-based systems.
Thanks to the efficiency of the equipment and the elimination of liquid nitrogen transportation, CO₂ emissions were reduced by 19% annually, preventing more than 6,207 kg of CO₂ emissions per year. This impact is equivalent to planting 310 trees annually, making a significant contribution to carbon footprint reduction.
With this solution, Premier Foods & Meat has optimized its processes, reduced costs, and strengthened its commitment to sustainability, positioning itself as an innovative and responsible company in the food industry.
