Low-pressure forming solution for plant-based products

Forms and Fills Plant-Based and Convenience Foods

The MasterFormer from Marel is a low-pressure forming machine designed for the intricate demands of plant-based and convenience food production. It stands out for its ability to preserve the structure and texture of ingredients like soy and tofu, ensuring the end products, such as vegan burgers and pesto-filled veggie patties, have a superior, handmade appearance. With a unique forming unit, it allows quick swaps for shape and dimension changes, offering flexibility in production lines. The MasterFormer supports continuous, high-speed operations with the capability to form, fill, and portion both solid and liquid components, achieving efficient throughput. Its modular design includes the MasterSlice and MasterFill modules for solid, liquid, and paste fillings, enhancing product diversity. This equipment is engineered for seamless integration into processing and packaging systems, providing food producers and manufacturers with advanced solutions to meet eclectic consumer tastes. Maintenance is streamlined through its user-friendly design, while customization options and Marel’s engineering support ensure configuration adaptability to specific production needs.