Case Study
Arla cooling tunnels
Overview
Client: Arla
Industry: Dairy Company
Project Overview: Rapid cooling solution for major dairy producer using automated cream cooling tunnels
Outcomes
- Rapid cooling of cream products achieved
- Consistent predictable cooling
- No product dispatched above 5°C
- Product available for immediate dispatch
- Inline cooling means less cold storage space required
- Ability to cater for peak seasonal demand
Challenges
Develop an inline palletised cooling system which caters for seasonal demand at the cream production facility at Arla Foods in Leeds.
Solutions
Arla commissioned us to undertake extensive product trials using a modular section of the Penmann tunnel. We were able to establish accurate cooling times and analyse the retarding effect of fat crystallisation during the cooling process.
Our trials also confirmed that product quality was maintained at a high level.
We established that they could chill 500kg pallets of product from 35°C to less than 5°C, catering for an expansive range of product sizes and packaging arrangements.
Our rapid cooling using cooling tunnels ensures that consistent product quality is achieved. Using this system, Arla is able to dispatch product, safe in the knowledge that it complies with rigorous standards.
Conclusion
The installation of automated cream cooling tunnels at Arla Foods has provided a rapid and reliable cooling solution for their dairy products. This system ensures that cream products are consistently cooled to below 5°C, allowing for immediate dispatch and reducing the need for extensive cold storage space. The ability to chill 500kg pallets from 35°C to less than 5°C caters to a wide range of product sizes and packaging, supporting peak seasonal demand.