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OH SNAP!
INDUSTRY PROFILES
They decided on two Somic 424 W3
wraparound case packers to open the
facility and have since bought a third.
" We loved the simplicity of the
design, its compact nature and the
references we received could not have
been more glowing, " Downs said.
Peter Fox of Somic worked with Oh
Snap! on getting the right equipment
for its needs, which include dealing
with the standup pouches in which its
products are packaged.
" They wanted to minimize the
space requirements for the machines
as their floor space is limited. They
could not afford to consume this
area with multiple machine modules
so a compact, all-in-one system was
critical, " Fox said. " Secondly, our ability
to collate the small pouches in a retailready
standup orientation was also
very important. With our lamella chain
collation technology, this is ideal.
" We think we can improve
the product quality by
having the entire facility
refrigerated. "
- RYAN M. DOWNS, PRESIDENT, GLK FOODS
" Next, the layout flexibility in being
able to accommodate a reverse flow also
provided a more compact system layout.
It provides the ability to discharge the
finished cases onto a spiral conveyor
discharge that is strategically positioned
to convey the product up and out of the
packaging area. It also provides a clear
area for forklift traffic right after the
machines. Finally, our machines have
the ability to collate the proper retail
ready case configuration in a variety of
case counts and formats to meet their
current and future customer needs. "
Grab-n-go appeal
GLK has been producing sauerkraut for
decades - its brands include Flanagan,
Cortland Valley and Saverne -
but the company saw an opportunity
for on-the-go pickled vegetables with
consumers' increasingly busy schedules
and desire for healthier snacks.
PRODUCE PROCESS ING
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" Snacking is a little bit more of a
meal event than it used to be in that
people want to get a fix of a snack,
but they don't want it necessarily to
be complete junk food, " Downs said.
" In this instance, they're getting a
relatively healthy snack. "
Brine is not added to the pouch with
the pickled vegetables, which makes
eating it a little neater for the consumer.
" People really seem to like the idea
that there is no brine added back to the
product, so there is no mess, " Downs
said. " Our product is not heated or
pasteurized, so the texture stays really
good. It's a really easy, on-the-go format,
which really seems to be resonating with
Americans. Well, frankly, internationally
as well these days. "
Oh Snap! packaged whole or sliced
pickles in dill and hot flavors, as well
as pickled green beans, snap peas and
sliced carrots. Pouches can be sold
individually or in packs of six or 12.

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