tna acquisition

tna has announced the acquisition of food processing specialist Florigo International BV, providing the company with access to Florigo’s range of continuous snack and french fry lines. Its technology includes patented continuous vacuum frying lines, french fry lines, multi zone fryers and technology to reduce acrylamide formation.

Based in Woerden, The Netherlands, Florigo has over 60 years of industry experience and specialises in the design and manufacture of innovative 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. The incorporation of Florigo’s products into its own portfolio of pioneering packaging, processing, distribution, seasoning, coating, weighing, metal detection and identification equipment, will enable tna to cement its position as a leading provider of start-to-finish single source solutions for the entire snack industry.

In addition, tna will gain access to Florigo’s renowned engineering expertise, including the company’s patented vacuum frying and de-fatting technology. Florigo’s unique vacuum technology enables manufacturers to cook their products at lower temperatures, preserving the natural colours, textures and flavours of the product while reducing the formation of acrylamide by up to 95 per cent. Vacuum frying is also ideal for products that are high in natural sugar, such as sweet potatoes or even fruit, opening up opportunities for innovative product ideas to help tna’s customers cater to the increasing demand for healthier snacks with a difference. Florigo also has solutions to reduce acrylamides in more conventional frying along with more efficient process and reduced fat content.

Commenting on the acquisition, Michael Green, managing director at tna, says: “We’re very excited to integrate Florigo Industry into the tna family. Florigo has a long history in the food industry and brings with it a broad range of unique technology, making it a great fit for tna, both in terms of its capabilities, as well as its commitment to customer service and innovation.”