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Feb 22, 2023

Martel Foods Automates Sandwich Lidding with Robotics from Grote

Martel Foods is a family-owned manufacturer of ready-to-eat products based in Quebec, Canada. They needed a solution to ramp up the production of packaged sandwiches. As a long-time customer of Grote Company, they turned to us for a robotic sandwich lidding solution. ...

Jan 12, 2023

How to Extend the Life of Your Industrial Slicer Equipment

With proper care and maintenance, quality industrial slicer equipment is designed to last a long time. But with capital costs skyrocketing, owners are looking to get even more out of the machinery ...

Jan 11, 2023

Your Go-To Industrial Slicer for Multiple Food Applications

When money is tight and input costs are rising it’s important to be flexible. Repurposing your Grote industrial slicer for multiple food applications can help you expand your production or meet ...

Nov 10, 2022

What Does 2023 Hold for the Food Processing Industry?

As the curtain begins to close on 2022, the only thing that businesses in the food processing industry can count on is – uncertainty. How should food processors look ahead to 2023 under these uncertain conditions? Here are six variables to watch. ...

Aug 12, 2022

A Look At the Frozen Pizza Production Process

Frozen pizzas are a marvel of convenience, technology, and modern manufacturing processes. Their popularity and sales continue to rise worldwide, leading to processors to find ways to make more pizzas ...

May 17, 2022

How Plant-Based Meat & Cheese Products Are Sliced Differently

Any way you cut it, plant-based foods are here to stay. And, while billions of dollars have been spent making sure consumers find these products almost indistinguishable from the “real” thing, food processors looking to expand into or scale up plant-based meat and cheese slicer equipment need to be aware of some important differences. ...

May 01, 2022

What to Look for When Buying an Industrial Slicer Machine

Industrial slicers help reduce waste, increase productivity, and can assist in alleviating labor shortages. However, not all industrial slicing machines are created equal. There are several key ...

May 01, 2022

How to Calculate Industrial Slicer Machine Payback and ROI

An industrial slicer will provide your food processing line with many advantages, such as reduced labor, increased yields, and decreased waste. When it comes to determining the ROI of a slicer, what ...

Mar 25, 2022

The Food Processing Industry Needs Automation to Succeed

A long list of concerns continues to keep businesses in the food processing industry on their toes. Inflation. Supply chain issues. Hiring challenges. The pandemic. However, a connective opportunity runs through these four: automation. ...

Mar 09, 2022

How to Calculate Pizza Production Topping Line Equipment Payback and ROI

Pizza production topping line equipment will help increase yields, improve productivity, cut down on waste, and ultimately lead to higher profits. However, how exactly do you determine your return on ...

Mar 03, 2022

What to Look for When Buying a Pizza Sauce Applicator

Pizza sauce applicators help increase production, reduce waste, and can significantly reduce the risk of labor shortages. However, when it comes to selecting the right sauce applicator for your production line, where do you start? Production rates, sauce types, and shapes/patterns are just a few of the many things you’ll need to consider to make a more informed buying decision. Read on to learn more about what to look for when selecting a pizza sauce applicator. ...

Feb 11, 2022

What to Look for When Buying a Pizza Topping Applicator

Topping applicators are an integral part of any pizza production line. They increase efficiency, decrease waste, and improve your bottom line. However, not all pizza topping applicators are created equal. There are several key factors to consider, such as sanitation, accuracy, and manufacturer support of the machinery. Read on to learn more about what you should look for when buying pizza topping equipment. ...

Jun 02, 2021

How a Sandwich Producer Automated Their Line with Grote Robotics

A large sandwich and wrap manufacturer in the UK was manually assembling, cutting, and packaging wraps. Production and quality were inconsistent, and labor was increasingly hard to find and keep. They turned to Grote Company to further automate with robotics. ...

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