Anyone who has ever been to Iceland knows Fridheimar: A unique geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes are grown and visitors can enjoy a culinary lunch among the plants. Their famous tomato soup with fresh bread is a household name. But behind the welcoming experience is also a highly professional cultivation company that invests in innovation.
Fridheimar recently chose a complete filling and packaging line from Koppert Machines for packing snack tomatoes in cups.
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Efficiency for product and process
At Fridheimar, the process is seamless. The cup filler efficiently fills cups or buckets with snack tomatoes, ensuring accuracy in the filling weight thanks to an advanced weighing system. Once the filling is complete, the containers are fitted with lids and removed for further processing. This solution is so efficient that one person can perform the tasks that would normally require four people. The capacity is impressive, running up to 35 packs per minute, showcasing the company's commitment to both product and process efficiency.
Wide application
The machinery's utility extends beyond just snack tomatoes. It's versatile and suitable for a wide range of other products, including radishes, snack peppers, carrots, berries, and even entirely different items such as nuts, yogurt, or soup. The capability to integrate label printers adds further value, making the machine adaptable to numerous packaging needs.
© Koppert Machines Paul Koppert (right in the photo) and mechanic Amrish toast with the Fridheimar team at the cup filler
A valuable collaboration
For owner Knútur, partnering with Koppert Machines was an obvious decision based on their promise of quality and commitment. This collaboration was facilitated through Eco Garden, a local expert in agricultural solutions.
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Knútur expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration: "We are super happy with the machine, it works very well and looks solid. The Koppert team was very professional and nice to work with. They did a good job. We are happy we chose Koppert Machines."
Innovation for a wider sector
Fridheimar exemplifies how the demand for efficient and reliable processing solutions is gaining momentum, even in countries like Iceland. Through this innovative step, the company emphasizes the significance of machine packaging in creating a future-proof horticulture sector.
Koppert Machines
Vlotlaan 616
2681 RW Monster
Tel: 0031 174 - 240241
Fax: 0031 174 - 247336
www.koppertmachines.nl