FAQ

You can find the latest developments of FTNON under:

Innovation

4. Which techniques does FTNON offer?

FTNON supplies equipment for the following techniques:
Pre-processing
Slicing
Washing
Drying
Mixing
Blanching
Cooling
Decontaminating
Cleaning
Logistics

5. What are the new developments of FTNON?

On this web site we keep you informed about all innovations offered by FTNON. Hereunder you can find a selection.

Fast Line Inspections^® seal tester
Complete production lines for melon slices
STIR^® drying systems
Dynamic Cloud Control or DCC system^®

For a complete overview we refer to our Innovation page.

6. What are the alternatives for washing salads?

FTNON supplies various systems for washing salads and for foreign body removal, such as:

7. What are the possibilities for drying fresh salads and herbs?

FTNON supplies various systems for drying fresh salads and herbs, such as:

Automatic and batch centrifuges:
Centrifuge
Product-in-crate centrifuge
Product-in-crate centrifuge for whole heads of lettuce
Product-in-basket centrifuge
Suction dry systems
Air dry systems
STIR® dry installations (Selective Transferred Infra Red®

Here you can find an overview of all machines offered by FTNON for the production of fresh salads and herbs.

8. Which machines does FTNON offer in the field of the processing of fresh fruit?

FTNON supplies complete lines for the processing of fresh fruit and the production of fruit salads. To our delivery programme belong a.o.

FTNON systems for the processing of fresh fruit (pdf)
Manual and automated preparation
Melon peeler.
Melon slicer.
Production of citrus fruit in whole segments
Peeling with the help of enzymes.
De-coring and segmenting systems for apples.
Coating systems for applying edible coatings on fresh-cut products.
Various wash systems and foreign body removal:
Multi-functional washing system for whole fruit and vegetables.
Multi-functional washing system for large fruit.
Various decontamination and sterilisation systems (by steam).
Suction dry systems.

Here you can find an overview of all machines offered by FTNON for the production of fruit salads and the processing of fresh fruit.

9. What means enzymatic peeling?

A new method, whereby oranges, grapefruits and mandarins can be peeled quickly and well. With as result, a perfect-looking end product with enhanced shelf life.

See also our product leaflet ‘Peeling with the help of enzymes'.

10. Which installations does FTNON offer in the field of vegetable processing?

Highly flexible lines designed to handle the many different aspects and features of hard and tuberous vegetables. Core characteristics of equipment include high volume throughput rates coupled with ease of product changeovers.

Our steamers, blanchers and coolers use the minimum amount of energy and water ensuing lowest cost of production possible.

Here you can find an overview of all machines offered by FTNON for the production or processing of vegetables.

11. How does the FTNON automatic cabbage coring machine work?

The automatic cabbage coring and quartering machine performs the following functions:

laying on and orientation of cabbages by hand
automatic coring of cabbages
automatic dividing of cabbages into 2 or 4 parts
automatic outfeed of cabbages

See also our product leaflet FTNON Automatic cabbage coring machine.

12. Which solutions does FTNON offer for the potato industry?

The versatile potato requires versatile solutions and FTNON have been acclaimed as knowing all the in’s and out’s when it comes to potatoes. We aim to achieve provide absolute constant process performance to ensure consistent high quality end product.

Here you can find an overview of all machines offered by FTNON for production or processing of potatoes.

13. How does a FTNON cross-flow blanching installation work?

The first stage of the blanching of French fries is often carried out in a screw blancher with cross flow circulation. Here, the blanching of the French fries is effected at high temperature, with a short retention time.

See also our product leaflet FTNON Cross-flow blanching installation (pdf).

14. Which slicers does FTNON offer in the field of mushrooms?

FTNON supplies various systems for slicing mushrooms, such as:

Here you can find an overview of all machines offered by FTNON for the processing of mushrooms.

15. Does FTNON have a flotation washing installation for fresh mushrooms?

Of course, see our product leaflet FTNON Flotation washing installation for fresh mushrooms.

16. What does the FTNON petfood technology consist of?

We know that speed, flexibility, ease of cleaning and hygiene and low energy consumption are critical to cost-effective performance.

Colour, texture and taste are preserved due to the speed of the heating and cooling phases of our petfood technology that contribute a genuine difference to better end product at lower unit cost.

Here you can fine an overview of all machines offered by FTNON for the production of petfood.

17. How does a FTNON steam tunnel work?

Through an extruder strands or ropes of meat paste enter the steam tunnel on a conveyor belt. Then, with the aid of the steam, the meat is cooked. Compared with cooking with water the steam tunnel is a more efficient method of obtaining the same, and even better, end product.

See also our product leaflet FTNON Installations for the pet food industry.

It is possible to blanch other products with the help of steam too. The FTNON steam blancher is suitable for blanching and cooking a wide variety of products, such as meat products and snacks, chicken, fish, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

See also our product leaflet FTNON Steam blancher (pdf).

18. What is a STIR^® installatie?

STIR^® means Selective Transferred Infra Red^®. A new approach to the use of Infra Red, bringing a completely new application to the drying of salad leaves and vegetables for the high growth Fresh-Cut industry.

See also our product leaflet FTNON STIR® installation.

19. What means DCC^® ?

Dynamic Cloud Control^®. By virtue of this patented steam control system we are able to steam, blanch, cook and disinfect with the lowest possible consumption of energy.

See also our product leaflet Steaming and energy saving.

20. How does a NPT^TM tunnel work?

In the NPT^TM tunnel ultraviolet light is used in a process line in order to reduce micro-organisms on the surface of a product in the most efficient way. The reduction of the number of organisms makes a positive contribution to the life of a food product.

See also our product leaflet NPTTM tunnel.

21. Where can I order spare parts?

Our Spare Parts Department shall be pleased to help you with all your questions in respect of the delivery of spare parts.

22. Where can I get help in respect of my request for service?

You can contact FTNON 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, through our service telephone number: (+31) 6 227 834 15.

Our Service Department shall be glad to help you!

23. Where do I find information about “Working at FTNON”?

All information about working at FTNON is presented on this web site. You can find it here.

Do you prefer to contact us directly?
In this case, please contact our HR-Manager, tel. (+31) 546 574 222, or e-mail hrm@ftnon.com.

24. What is the name of FTNON’s bank?

Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland B.V. in Almelo, Holland
Rabobank Noord Twente, Almelo.
For more information, please send an e-mail to info@ftnon.com.

FAQ

1. How can I find FTNON Almelo?

2. What is the location of the FTNON subsidiary in Salinas (USA)?

3. In which product groups is FTNON active?