A practical guide for cold-press and RTD producers: when to automate, how to size a press or full line, and where the ROI comes from. From operators who run this gear.Read More…
Managing Viscosity: Challenges in Pumping and Filling Heavy Fruit Purees and Smoothies Moving from clear juices or traditional apple ciders into dense products like purees and smoothies introduces a new set of rules to your production floor. Light, filtered liquids move much like water, meaning standard gravity-fed equipment and basic centrifugal pumps handle them easily. However, adding high-density products to your product lineup introduces entirely different operational behaviors. If your facility currently relies on infrastructure designed only for low-viscosity liquids, transitioning to heavier recipes frequently creates unexpected bottlenecks, inaccurate containerRead More…
Pasteurizing Hard Cider: How to Extend Cider Shelf Life in Commercial Bottling Lines Moving hard cider from a small local orchard taproom to regional distribution or retail store shelves is a significant milestone for a beverage business. Whether you are an expanding orchard owner looking to step up your operations or a production manager handling a large-scale commercial beverage plant, your primary goal remains identical. You want your beverage to arrive at the retail store and sit on a customer’s table looking, smelling, and tasting exactly as it did whenRead More…
Maximizing Belt Press Efficiency: The Synergy Between Fruit Mash Preparation and Cold Press Yield When running a commercial juice or cider facility, profits come down to simple math: How many liters of product can you extract from every ton of raw fruit that enters the facility? If a plant drops even a few percentage points in efficiency, that loss goes straight to the waste pile, impacting the bottom line over a long production season. To maximize juice yield, many operators look directly at the extraction press itself, assuming the machineRead More…
The Premium Juice Market: Why High-End Technology is the Key to Clean Labels The juice industry is currently going through a major shift. We are moving away from the days when “juice” meant a sugary, pasteurized liquid sitting on a shelf for months. Today, the modern consumer looks for a “Clean Label”. They want to see a very short list of ingredients they recognize, and they want the product to be as close to the raw fruit as possible. For anyone looking to grow a detox juices business, this trendRead More…
How to Finance Your Next Juice Production Line (Without Draining Your Bank Account)? If you are in the business of juice or cider production, you know there comes a point where your current equipment becomes the bottleneck of your production. You want to grow, you want to process more fruit, and you want to be more efficient, but the cost of a new line can stall your plans. At Juicing Systems, we know that financing is a useful tool, and perhaps the necessary step for you to get the systemRead More…
Green Juice Standardization: Ensuring Consistency in Industrial Production Producing a great-tasting beverage in a test kitchen is a straightforward task. However, scaling that exact same taste, vibrant color, and smooth texture across 1,000 bottles every single day requires a completely different approach. When consumers purchase a commercial beverage, they expect the experience to be identical whether they buy it in January or July. Achieving this level of repeatability means leaving guesswork behind and implementing strict, proven processing standards. At Juicing Systems, we help producers build large-scale operations that deliver exactlyRead More…
Raw Material Management: Scaling Vegetable Procurement for Juice Production When a cold press operation decides to move from artisanal batches to industrial green juice production, the biggest challenge isn’t always the capacity of the press itself, but the logistics behind the vegetables, and sometimes the apples, that feed him. At Juicing Systems, we have observed that a plant’s profitability depends on a constant flow; if the raw material stops at reception or during washing, even the most advanced machinery in the world loses its purpose. Managing tons of fresh vegetablesRead More…
Is the Investment Worth It? The ROI of an Automated Belt Press in the Cold Press Industry Operating a high-volume juice production facility involves a constant balance between output and safety. When you transition to professional cold press juicing equipment, you aren’t just buying a machine; you are implementing a system that handles thousands of pounds of produce. Keeping that system clean and well-maintained is the only way to ensure your product stays safe for consumers and your equipment lasts for decades. At Juicing Systems, we design our machinery withRead More…
Is the Investment Worth It? The ROI of an Automated Belt Press in the Cold Press Industry In the rapidly evolving cold press industry, the transition from a small-scale operation to a commercial powerhouse often hits a wall: the limitation of manual labor. If you are currently operating with manual bag presses or traditional hydraulic presses for green juices, you likely know the routine all too well. Loading bags, waiting for the cycle, unloading, cleaning, and repeating. While these methods are common for startups, scaling to an industrial level requiresRead More…
Comparison of Industrial Green Juice Extractors: Choosing the Right Industrial Cold Pressed Juice Machine for Purity and Yield Industrial Green Juice Extraction: Screw vs. Belt Press Technology Choosing the right equipment for a high-volume juice operation is one of the most significant decisions you will make for your business. When you are moving past the startup phase and into serious commercial production, the technology you choose defines your product quality, your labor costs, and ultimately, your profit margins. For green juice specifically, which is notoriously difficult to process due toRead More…
Bottling Line Automation for Cold Press Juices: From Press to Bottle Without Interruptions In the world of commercial juice production, success isn’t just measured by the quality of the fruit or the power of the press. The real difference between an operation that just gets by and one that leads the market lies in workflow efficiency. When a producer decides to scale, they often hit a “wall”: the transition between juice extraction and bottling. Many producers start with manual or semi-automated processes. However, as volume grows, these methods become bottlenecksRead More…
The Challenge of Fibrous Vegetables: Machinery for Leafy Green Juice Extraction In the world of commercial juice production, green juices are both a goldmine and a technical headache. While consumer demand for kale, celery, and spinach blends remains at an all-time high, these specific ingredients present a physical challenge that many standard extractors simply cannot handle at scale. If you are looking into industrial machinery for making green juices, you have likely realized that what works for an apple or an orange often fails miserably when faced with a crateRead More…
Green Juice Business Profitability: Engineering a High-Yield Production Line The transition from a small-scale kitchen operation to a commercial facility is the moment where many entrepreneurs realize that making juice and running a juice business are two very different things. When you are looking into how to start a green juice business, the excitement often centers on recipes and health benefits. However, long-term success isn’t found in the ingredients alone; it’s found in the efficiency of your production line. At Juicing Systems, we’ve spent decades helping producers move from manual,Read More…
Technical Guide: Selecting Cold Press Machinery for Commercial Production Scaling a juice business from a small-scale boutique operation to a high-volume facility requires more than just “bigger” versions of the tools you started with. It demands a shift in production philosophy. When you move into the realm of commercial cold pressed juice for production, the choice of machinery becomes the most significant factor in your profit margins. At Juicing Systems, we have worked with producers across the globe, and we consistently see the same pattern: businesses that rely on low-volume,Read More…
Engineering Efficiency: The Industrial Guide to Selecting Pasteurizers for High-Volume Juice Production When your juice production moves from local batches to regional or national distribution, the stakes change. You aren’t just making juice anymore; you are managing a complex biological process where every degree of temperature and every second of “dwell time” (the time the liquid stays at a specific temperature) directly impacts your profit margins. At this scale, the choice of a pasteurizer is no longer a simple equipment purchase, it becomes the strategic heart of your facility. AtRead More…
Industrial Juice Processing: Continuous Flow Engineering for Maximum Yield & ROI Making juice at home is a simple act of crushing fruit. But when you are managing a facility charged with producing 500 or 5,000 gallons per hour, “making juice” stops being a recipe and becomes an engineering challenge. In the industrial sector, the difference between a profitable plant and one that barely breaks even often comes down to a single concept: flow. For many producers we speak with, the biggest hurdle is moving from batch processing, where production happensRead More…
Building Your Industrial Juice Plant: Strategic Planning and Layout Design Scaling a juice operation from a regional success to an industrial powerhouse is a massive leap. It is not simply a matter of buying larger machines; it requires a fundamental shift in how you think about production. At the industrial level, where you might be processing 20,000 pounds of fruit per hour, efficiency isn’t just a goal; it is the only way to protect your margins. At Juicing Systems, we have walked this path with countless producers. We have seenRead More…
The Industrial Juice Production Line: Engineering Flow, Efficiency, and Scalability In the world of industrial manufacturing, profitability rarely comes from a single machine. It comes from the “line”, that complex, living system that moves raw material from the receiving dock to the shipping pallet. At Juicing Systems, we often see business owners obsess over a specific filling machine or a press, but the most successful operators are the ones who obsess over the flow between them. For a plant manager or operations director, understanding the engineering behind a complete productionRead More…
Industrial Juice Machines and Belt Presses: High-Yield Continuous Extraction Technology When searching for an industrial juice machine, the results can often be misleading. A search engine might display a countertop orange squeezer alongside a machine capable of processing five tons of apples per hour. For facility managers, production engineers, and business owners looking to scale operations, this distinction is not just semantic, it is the difference between a café operation and a manufacturing plant. At Juicing Systems, we understand that true industrial processing is defined by one metric above allRead More…
Beyond HPP: Why UV and Thermal Processing are the Smart Alternatives for Industrial Juice Production In today’s juice market, industrial producers are caught in a squeeze. Consumers demand products that are safe and have a stable shelf life, yet they also want “premium” quality that tastes fresh and retains nutrients. For years, High-Pressure Processing (HPP) was presented as the ideal answer to this problem. However, as many producers are now discovering, the reality of HPP at an industrial scale is a different story. At Juicing Systems, we talk to producersRead More…
Industrial Fruit Sorting: A Strategic Approach for Juice Producers For any industrial juice producer, the final quality and profitability of the product are decided long before the fruit ever reaches the press. That critical moment happens on the sorting line. It’s a step that’s often misunderstood, with many operators evaluating fruit sorting equipment using criteria better suited for the fresh-pack market, where aesthetics are everything. This is a costly mistake for juice production. This guide will walk you through why industrial fruit sorting is a base of both quality andRead More…
From Orchard to ROI: How Strategic Technology Drives the Fruit Processing Industry In the large-scale fruit processing industry, plant managers and executives face a constant balancing act. On one side, consumer demand is shifting decisively toward high-quality, natural juices that taste like they were just picked. On the other, the operational realities of industrial production demand high volume, unwavering consistency, and cost efficiency to remain profitable. For years, these two goals seemed to be in conflict. Today, that’s no longer the case. The right fruit processing technology doesn’t force aRead More…
Beyond the Machine: How Industrial Customer Service Drives Your Juice Production Profitability For any large-scale juice producer, the sound of a silent production line is the sound of lost revenue. In an industry of tight margins and tighter deadlines, unplanned downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a direct hit to the bottom line. In this high-stakes environment, the traditional idea of “customer service”—a reactive fix when something breaks—simply isn’t enough. Leading industrial companies no longer just buy machinery; they invest in guaranteed production capacity. True customer service for fruit processingRead More…
Large-Scale Fruit Juice Pasteurization: The HTST and Tubular Standard for Efficiency, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance (F0) In the commercial fruit juice industry, pasteurization is not merely a regulatory checkpoint; it is the most critical operation that dictates product safety, extended shelf life, and, ultimately, profitability. For operations managers and quality assurance (QA) teams running high-volume plants, selecting the right technology for industrial fruit juice pasteurization is a strategic decision that affects both cost efficiency and brand reputation. At Juicing Systems, we understand that this thermal process must be precise. PasteurizationRead More…
Large-Scale Fruit Juice Manufacturing: A Roadmap for Efficiency and Profitability For professionals in the industrial food and beverage sector; plant managers, engineers, and operations directors, the world of industrial fruit juice manufacturing is a complex system. Success in this business relies on a balance between meeting consumer demand for high-quality products and maintaining an operation that is both efficient and profitable. At Juicing Systems, our decades of experience have shown us that a successful large-scale operation is more than just a collection of machines; it is an integrated process. EveryRead More…
How to Design and Optimize a Large-Scale Fresh Juice Factory: A Map for Industrial Production For those of us in the food and beverage industry, a fresh juice factory represents more than just a place to make juice; it’s a complex, integrated system. This guide is for the professionals who are building and managing these facilities, and who understand that success lies in a strategic approach. We’ll explore the key decisions that turn a plan into a highly profitable operation, from initial design to selecting the right technology. The BlueprintRead More…
A Guide to Fresh Fruit Processing: From Raw Product to Profitability For professionals in the industrial food sector—plant managers, engineers, and operations directors—the world of fresh fruit processing is a dynamic environment. The industry operates on a constant balance between meeting consumer demand for healthier, minimally processed products and maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. This guide offers a practical, strategic view on large-scale fresh fruit processing, focusing on how technology and smart supply chain management can help your business thrive. Our decades of experience at Juicing Systems have taught usRead More…
Industrial Fruit and Vegetable Processing: A Guide to Optimization, Automation, and Profitability in Juice Production For professionals in the industrial food sector—plant managers, engineers, and operations directors—the world of fruit and vegetable processing is a complex balance of market demands and technical challenges. Consumers are increasingly seeking out convenient, healthy, and minimally processed products, putting pressure on large-scale operations to innovate while maintaining efficiency and profitability. This guide explores the strategic approach that allows industrial juice producers to meet these challenges head-on by adopting advanced technology and operational best practices.Read More…
Mastering the Juice Filling Line: Your Guide to Efficiency and Quality Scaling a commercial juice operation brings new challenges. You need to reduce labor costs, increase production capacity, and ensure every bottle meets your high standards. Navigating the world of industrial filling bottles and industrial filling line solutions can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We have been in this industry for a long time, and we understand that choosing the right equipment is a strategic decision, not just a purchase. At Juicing Systems, we approach this processRead More…
Strategic Guide to Selecting Industrial Filling Equipment for Juice Production For a large-scale juice company, the decision to invest in new filler equipment is one of the most significant choices an operations manager can make. This is far more than a simple purchase; it’s a strategic move that affects everything from production capacity and product quality to long-term profitability. Our team at Juicing Systems has spent years in the juice and cider industry, and we know that a casual analysis can lead to buying machinery that becomes a bottleneck orRead More…
Strategic Guide: How Industrial Drying Chambers Optimize Profitability in the Juice Production Sector The large-scale juice production sector is a world of efficiency, innovation, and, often, significant byproducts. The pulp, peels, and other organic material left behind after pressing have traditionally been seen as a disposal cost or, at best, a low-value commodity. A modern, forward-thinking business, however, sees something different: an untapped source of revenue. The key to unlocking this potential lies in a technology that transforms these materials from waste into valuable, shelf-stable ingredients. This technology is theRead More…
Industrial Double Belt Presses: Maximizing Yield, Quality, and Efficiency in Large-Scale Juice Production In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, juice producers face a constant drive for greater operational efficiency, consistent product quality, and the ability to scale production to meet evolving market demands. These challenges call for advanced technological solutions that can truly transform manufacturing processes. Within this context, the double belt press stands out as a leading-edge technology, setting new benchmarks for continuous production across various industries, particularly in juice extraction. This article explores the core principles of a doubleRead More…
The Definitive Guide to Choosing the Perfect Cider Press for Your Commercial Juice Production Elevating Your Juice Production with the Right Press A fruit press serves as a key piece of equipment, designed to separate solid fruit matter—like stems, skins, seeds, pulp, and other debris—from the juice. While the term “cider press” often brings to mind apples or pears, the underlying principle extends to extracting juice from a wide variety of fruits. In North America, unfiltered apple juice is commonly called “cider,” a term reserved for fermented (alcoholic) juice inRead More…
The Automated Belt Press: A Cornerstone for Industrial Juice Production In the world of large-scale juice production, achieving maximum yield and consistent quality while keeping an eye on operational efficiency is a constant pursuit. For industrial players, the automated belt press stands out as a core technology, transforming how juice is extracted from fruits and vegetables. This article explores its pivotal role, what to consider when selecting one, and how it fits into a modern, integrated production line. Optimizing Mass Juice Production: The Essential Role of High-Performance Automatic BeltRead More…
The Future of Juice Bottling: High-Speed, Aseptic, and Quality-Controlled Bottle Filling Lines for Industrial Scale For large industrial juice enterprises, the bottle filling line is much more than just machinery; it’s the strategic heart of their operation. It involves a precise sequence of processes designed to achieve high efficiency, maintain strict quality, and ensure products stay fresh longer. In today’s demanding global market, industrial juice producers face pressure to increase output, guarantee food safety, and meet consumer preferences for fresher, cleaner-label products. This article explores the technical and efficiency considerationsRead More…
Industrial Belt Presses: Maximizing Efficiency and Yield in Large-Scale Juice Production The Imperative for Efficiency in Industrial Juice Extraction The large-scale juice industry operates in a fiercely competitive environment where optimizing production processes, reducing operational costs, and maintaining superior product quality are strategic imperatives. In this landscape, the choice of pressing technology stands as a critical factor directly impacting these objectives. Industrial enterprises seek solutions that not only maximize raw material yield but also ensure continuous operation and minimize human intervention. Within this scenario, belt presses have established themselves asRead More…
Comparative study of large-scale liquid processing technologies: Juice & beer equipment manufacturers In the beverage industry, technology plays a pivotal role. From brewing beer to juicing fruits, the equipment used can make or break a business. Beer and juice producers alike rely on advanced machinery. These machines ensure efficiency, quality, and safety in their operations. This article addresses the world of large-scale liquid processing technologies. We’ll compare the systems used in beer and juice production, highlighting their unique features and functions. Join us as we explore the best practices forRead More…
Design and optimization of high-volume apple juice production lines: engineering and efficiency considerations In the competitive beverage industry, efficiency is key. An optimized apple juice production line can significantly improve your company. This article provides actionable tips and tricks. It covers everything from supply chain logistics to production line operations. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or not, this guide is for you. Its goal is to help you increase profitability and stay ahead of the market. Ready to transform your apple juice production? Let’s dive into how to make yourRead More…
Changing Perceptions Educating Consumers on Premium Craft Cider In a recent episode of our Fresh Pressed Podcast, we were joined by renowned cider expert Adam Wells—award-winning drinks writer, cider educator, and founder of Cider Review. Adam shared invaluable insights into the evolving world of craft cider and the importance of consumer education to drive growth and sustainability in the industry. Watch the podcast with Adam & Alex at the end of this blog! Premium Craft Cider Takeaways Here are the top takeaways from our conversation, specifically tailored for craft ciderRead More…
50% Less Labor, 300% More Juice Vala’s Big Win with Juicing Systems : Customer Case Study For over 40 years, Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard has been a beloved destination in Nebraska, hosting over 400,000 visitors annually and experiencing rapid growth in its cider production business. Known for its agri-tourism focus, the farm draws generations of families during its fall festival season. But behind the scenes, Vala’s has been navigating rapid growth, particularly in its cider production business. To meet increasing demand and streamline operations within their short two-monthRead More…
Belt Press Shopping: A Step-by-Step Guide Belt press shopping is not like your typical shopping, it’s a little more hands-on. However, that’s to be expected when you’re juicing, right? With the help of this blog post, it will lend some light on what to look for, how to get answers, and source out solutions for your commercial fruit processing operation. To break it down, we are going to dive into the five elements of researching, sourcing, and purchasing a belt press. These are the what, why, where, when, and how.Read More…
Unlocking Success for Cider Makers Proven Strategies and Expert Advice from Beverage Business Consultant In the growing world of craft cider, standing out isn’t about finding a single magic solution. It’s about the cumulative impact of many small, deliberate actions—a concept best described as “not a silver bullet, but a thousand golden BBs.” This idea was at the heart of our recent conversation with Julie Rhodes, a strategic beverage business consultant from Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions, and our host, Alex Wolf. Julie and Alex delved into the nuances ofRead More…
The Role of the PAS Juice Pasteurizer From Fruit to Bottle: How Every Piece of Equipment Works Together for a Seamless Juice Pasteurizer Production Line Tired of short shelf life and slow production times? What if you could speed up your output and extend your juice’s shelf life to a full year? The solution lies in the right juice pasteurizer. The PAS 2500 Pasteurizer is built to maximize efficiency, ensure product safety, and keep your juice fresh longer. In this post, we’ll show you how this juice pasteurizer fits perfectlyRead More…
Our Commercial Cold Press Juicer Delivers Top ROI Juicing Up Profits For Cold Press Juice Producers Ready to run some exercise numbers with us and see for real how our commercial cold press juicer could change your cold press juicing operation? Well, let’s have a look. Get comfy, grab a juice, and let’s dive into the juicy details! Crunching the Numbers: Real ROI for Juice Producers GoodStuff Juices: A Juicy Transformation with Our Commercial Cold Press Juicer GoodStuff Juices was feeling the squeeze with their old X1 press, dealing withRead More…
Cold Press Juice Industry Expert Insights The cold press juice industry is on a trajectory of growth, fueled by health-conscious consumers seeking fresh, nutrient-rich beverages. In our latest podcast episode on the Fresh Press Podcast, we shared invaluable insights for aspiring cold press juice industry entrepreneurs. In this blog, we distill key takeaways from the journey and advice on establishing a successful cold press juice business. The Journey into Cold Press Juice Our guest’s journey into the cold press juice industry began with a personal health revelation. Initially working inRead More…
The Ultimate Carbonation System Boost Your Beverage Carbonation Production with FizzWizz. At Juicing Systems, we are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art equipment for beverage producers. Our latest innovation, the FizzWizz, is an advanced carbonation management system designed to ensure consistent, high-quality carbonation with unparalleled efficiency. Whether you’re producing hard cider, sparkling juice, kombucha, sodas, seltzers, or beer, FizzWizz integrates seamlessly with our comprehensive range of equipment, enhancing your entire production line. The FizzWizz system integrated into a beverage production line. Why Choose FizzWizz? 1. Automated Carbonation Mode: Continuous Monitoring: FizzWizz regulatesRead More…
The cider industry is thriving, and in this episode, we delve into the stories of three passionate cider makers: Colin and Kate Rombough of Big Bang Cider, and Nick Hill of Puget Sound Cider company. Each of them has a unique journey and approach to making cider, but they all share a love for traditional cider apples and the rich history behind cider making. Colin Rombough had been searching for the perfect place to make cider for over 15 years. His interest in cider began while working at a cideryRead More…
Case Study: How GoodStuff Juices Boosted Efficiency and Profitability with a Commercial Cold Press Juicer Client Background: GoodStuff Juices was founded by health enthusiasts who wanted to make it easier for people to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Accordingly, their range includes juice cleanse systems designed to help people slim down, increase energy, and feel great. If you’re in the market for a commercial cold press juicer, Juicing Systems has the perfect solution for you. The Business Challenge: GoodStuff Juices faced several challenges with their previous X1 press. Including limited juiceRead More…
Stage One Small Cider Operation Unlock the secrets to growing your cidery business and achieving marketing success at every stage of growth! From humble beginnings on a shoestring budget to thriving as an established producer, our expert guidance has you covered. Explore the three stages of cider business growth and extract valuable insights to supercharge your venture. Get ready to take your cidery business to new heights with Sunny’s game-changing strategies and proven tactics. In this stage you are a cidery with little to no marketing budget and a productRead More…
Remo Has “Bin” Around the Block: From Romance to (Your) Riches! “There are no shortcuts,” says Remo, the fearless leader of Juicing.Systems, when asked about what he’s learned throughout his years as a business owner. “You have to offer honest and good quality service and product because, at the end of the day, your relationships with your clients are what carry you through. We’ve always tried to be as authentic and honest as we can. As people, but also as a company. Honesty and integrity last the longest.” Originally fromRead More…
Welcome to Fresh Pressed, the podcast where we discuss everything related to juicing. Here we will give you a recap of this episode, we had a special guest, Barry Rooke, the Executive Director of the Canadian Cider Association, who discussed the Canadian cider market and the future of the cider industry in Canada. Barry explains how he became interested in cider over a decade ago when he met his wife and started trying different ciders. He discovered The County Cider Company in Waupoos, ON, which he felt was better thanRead More…
Like the apple that helped the great Sir Isaac Newton discover the theory of gravity, Nathan Riddell’s wizardry calculates exactly what you need to make sure your juicing needs are met! He ensures the sale goes off without a hitch, so your juicing needs are met to a science. Unlike the apple, Nathan didn’t just “fall” into his position as Juicing.System’s sales manager in 2017. His work ethic, passion for agriculture, and desire for food sustainability made him an obvious choice. When Nathan was 17 years old, he came toRead More…
So you think you can Press You have seen growth in your business and now you are thinking to yourself what if there’s a better way…. We are here to tell you there is! If what you want is to reduce manual labour, automate production and increase your yields we have the equipment you need to create your ideal pressing line setup for 2022. How does an optimum juice yield of up to 75% sound to you? If that sound like a dream, we are here to make your juicyRead More…
Juicing.Systems at CiderCon 2022! Do you know what’s got us smiling like a little kid in a candy store? Can you start to guess? I’ll give you a hint. It’s the Comic-Con for folks crazy about cider. Yes, you know the one, it’s CiderCon! One of the reasons it has a special place in our hearts is because it gives us the chance to connect with the cider community face to face. It is ripe with the opportunity to meet new people and rekindle connections with those we haven’t seenRead More…
Industrial Juicing Equipment Planning for Harvest 2022 Hey there. Thanks for clicking on this blog post. How has your harvest been? Long, tiring, fruit-tastic, exciting, wet, all of the above? However it’s going, we applaud your hard work! The real reason we wrote this is to give you a gentle reminder that even though we are just wrapping up the harvest season now, there has never been a better time to think about next year’s harvest. You might be thinking, ‘whoa now, hold your horses Juicing.Systems! I’m up to myRead More…
Apple Juice Processing Equipment in Stock Now! The last pressing days are upon you. You can finally hang up the mash bags, tuck in your press for it’s cozy, winter hibernation and savor the last moments of having crusty apple mash tucked behind your ears (please tell us we’re not the only one who’s experienced this?!). We are willing to bet you have a love/hate relationship with your apple juice processing equipment. You’ve gotten to know the quirks and grown fond of it’s particular ways. Or maybe you’re ready toRead More…
Blog / Maintenance Published September 2021 · Updated July 2026 | 12 min read Juice Press Maintenance Checklist: Get Your Kreuzmayr Equipment Ready Before the Rush By Remo, Service, Support and Installation at Juicing Systems Remo services and installs Kreuzmayr equipment across North America, and has taken these machines apart and put them back together. Before pressing starts, work through your line one machine at a time and check five things on each: bearing grease, seals, oil levels, belt condition and tension, and every safety switch. Most failures that stopRead More…
Fruit to Juice: A Complete Guide for Commercial Apple Press Equipment How do we turn apples into juice? What’s our process? And what role does a belt press play in the equation? Below, we answer all these questions about commercial apple pressing equipment, and everything you might want to know about an industrial apple juicer! Ugly Apples Shiny, beautiful apples without a single mark—you know the ones? They radiate in all their splendor, perfectly arranged, just like in the supermarket. Okay, now it’s time to step aside—we’re here to talkRead More…
The Future of Support is Here Restrictions are winding down and life has started to return to normal (in person CiderCon 2022 anyone?). Although it was challenging, it shone a light on what we can do better to serve you and your support needs. Embracing New Technology Historically, we have utilized video calls with our support department to diagnose your machines and check-in with our clients. As the pandemic made travel out of the question, it became clear that video calls were the new normal. To service your unique needs,Read More…
Work Less While Getting More Out of Your Apples If I said you could press more apples, get higher yields, all while working less, you’d want to know how right? Well, lucky for you, you’re in the right place. Cidermaking can mean grueling hours of manual labor only to receive minimal yields. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We have partnered with clients all over North America to ensure they’re getting the most out of their apples with our hard cider brewing equipment. Yes, Tell Me More! WeRead More…
Rags to Riches: How Cull Fruit Can Reap Better Margins Than Perfect Fruit This year has been one like no other. Every industry has had its challenges that have required pivoting in order to continue serving their clients. Harvesters and orchardists are no exception. The Problem Growing fruit is extremely labor-intensive and requires complete reliance on the harvest quality. Due to environmental factors, the fruit is at the mercy of what Mother Nature decides. A typical fruit grower will care for their fruit until harvest, have it picked, and thenRead More…
Commercial Cider Presses: How One Press Outshone Two Sowing Seeds of Innovation Our clients are smart cookies. They work hard to get optimal results, with research into procuring equipment that makes sense not only operationally but financially as well. We got the opportunity to work with a fruit farm that values smart business decisions. They are forward-thinking innovators in their field. They describe the balance of maintaining tradition while encouraging creativity and inventive thinking perfectly, “We love to look back on the old-fashioned days and ways of doing things, butRead More…
What if you could work less and make more money? If I told you there was a way to get more out of your produce while decreasing your labor inputs, you’d want to know right? Well, lucky for you, you’re in the right place. Processing fruit can mean grueling hours of manual labor only to receive minimal yields. But it doesn’t have to be that way! We’ve worked with clients all over North America to ensure they’re getting every last drop out of their fruits and vegetables. How does itRead More…
Virtual CiderCon 2021 We are so excited to announce we will be attending the virtual CiderCon 2021! Featuring a whole network of suppliers, partners, and cider makers to learn, share, network and most importantly taste. We will be live February 3-5th with our Juicing.Systems team. Learn all about our belt presses, pasteurizers and filling options while having the opportunity to ask questions in real-time! Tune in live to a virtual press day with the Okanagan Mobile Juicing crew as they crush and press apples with their trailer. Want to registerRead More…
New Year, New Stock! Stock equipment is machines that we have in our warehouse, ready to ship to you! This reduces lead times so you can get pressing faster. Read below for what we have available:Read More…
Tipping the Scale: How We Help Cideries Grow Every cidery and cider maker has their own story. Whether it’s their award-winning recipe or the realization that their hobby has turned into a full-time profession! For both scenarios, scaling up was the only option was the conclusion in order to keep their dream alive. We’ve teamed up with the brilliant writers at CiderCulture to create an article on how we can help cider makers and their cider operations recognize a new level of business by investing in equipment that scales upRead More…
Tune up for apple season It’s almost our favorite time of year. Can you guess it? Yep, that’s right…apple season! So with apples comes pressing season! Pressing is a crucial step in fruit and vegetable processing, which you already know all about. What is equally important is the set up and maintenance required to keep your Kreuzmayr equipment operating at its finest.Read More…
Our friends over at Eckert’s Farm and Country Store have been putting their shiny new Kreuzmayr equipment to good use. And it caught the news attention too! They’ve developed their own peach apple sweet cider that is processed into bag-in-boxes to be sold in their stores. The produce is all fresh-pressed on-site at Eckert’s without the use of preservatives or added sweeteners. For those curious of the process, you can watch how the sweet cider is made from their viewing window outside their packaging facilities.Read More…
Chamber Pasteurizer KKP 360 Pasteurize with confidence Kreuzmayr Chamber Pasteurizer KKP 360 Self contained unit including heating source of Electric, Natural Gas or Propane. Heat up – Hold – Cool down. Read more about the KKP 360 Chamber Pasteurizer here.Read More…
We’ve Stocked Up to Reduce Your Lead Times! From KEB 400/500 Press Lines to a KKP 360 Chamber Pasteurizer, we have ordered equipment to cover your washing, pressing, and pasteurizing needs, all ready to ship to you! Press Lines with Optional Destoners KEB Press Lines Fully automatic single belt presses make those press days a whole lot easier while increasing your juice yields. Learn more about Single Belt Presses here.Read More…
Updated Stock Equipment Stock equipment is machines that we have in our warehouse, ready to ship to you! This reduces lead times so you can get pressing faster. Read below for what we have available:Read More…
Room to Grow Having too much fruit can’t be a problem, can it? Well as it turns out, having an excess of fruit is a major problem for orchardists and fruit growers all over, as each piece of fruit that doesn’t reach a consumer is a cost to the producer.Read More…
Stock Equipment Available Now! This just in! We just re-stocked our warehouse full of equipment to reduce lead times. Having stock equipment allows you to get the right equipment when you need it. Please note, all stock equipment is configured for 220 V single-phase power. Here’s what we have available:Read More…
Cold pressed juice is here, and it’s not going anywhere. Artisanal juices have carved a place in the health and wellness industry with a dedicated following ranging from health enthusiasts to Instagram influencers and everyone in between.Read More…
Diving hard core into the cider business: The prefect cider processing solutions ¡Aumentando la escala! Has decidido lanzarte de lleno a tu pasión de toda la vida por la sidra y convertirla en un negocio. Sabías que iba a ser mucho trabajo, pero nadie te había preparado para gestionar la logística de equipos, la producción y las operaciones. Quizás empezaste con el método de bastidor y tela o con la elaboración casera de cerveza, pero estás listo para llevarlo al siguiente nivel. Aquí es donde entramos nosotros, ya que hemosRead More…
Installation-The Story of Two Joes & One Single Belt Press Meet Joe A. Pretty neat guy. He has ordered a Kreuzmayr Single Belt Press. Setting up a cidery is a dream that Joe A has been working on for years. He’s perfected his craft cider recipe using a rack and cloth press in small quantities and now he’s ready for full production. Joe A has chosen a single belt press from Juicing Systems to keep up with the upcoming demand. Joe is a smart guy and has done his homework toRead More…
Kreuzmayr Equipment Guide: A Smart Start To Your Season It’s the beginning of the season and excitement is in the air! We know that you’re busy with preparations but we thought we’d take a moment to remind you that your Kreuzmayr machines need a little love too. Waking up after months of winter hibernation is tough on anybody! Starting up and running your machines with our Smart Start Kreuzmayr equipment guide before production is crucial to ensure your equipment operates properly. If there is anything that needs special attention thenRead More…
How A De Stoner Changed The Face of A Distillery Ever wondered what life looks like after purchasing equipment, like a De Stoner, from Juicing.Systems? Look no further as we interview Robin Felder from Monte Piccolo and his journey of fruit distilling and introducing a brand new unique line of Varietal Gins™. Located not far from Monticello in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Monte Piccolo Farm and Distillery is the newest distillery to open its tasting room showcasing Eau-De-Vie fruit brandies made with a Kreuzmayr De-Stoner. MonteRead More…
Sediment goes hand in hand with fresh juice, we can’t eliminate it without without the added step of settling or filtration. Does a belt press create more sediment than other pressing methods? To keep it to a minimum while keeping yields high, a continuous belt press has adjustments to belt tension, speed and mash thickness. Read More…
This is part two of a three part series of articles addressing questions, myths, and misconceptions in processing fruit with a belt press. Read the first article here Q: My press doesn’t use water: Why do your presses have continuous water usage as the press runs and why can I not recycle it? Let’s start by talking about how much water our presses use: Our Kreuzmayr KEB 400, KEB 500, KEB 750 and KEB 1000 Single Belt Presses use approximately 90 gallons/hour of potable water, our KEB 1250 and K2BRead More…
Yields of a Belt Press Lets talk about belt presses! At Juicing.Systems we have been making juice for a long time. Over the years we have produced juice with a variety of systems, including a rack and cloth press. After many 14 hour days of juicing, we knew there had to be a better way to go about getting the juice out of our fruit. After looking around extensively, we wound up purchasing a Kreuzmayr belt press. Read the full story of Juicing.Systems. We love using it so much thatRead More…
The Invisible Apple That Caused a Disruption Embark Cider has been releasing it’s Dreamcicle series, a cider made with their farmhouse blend of apples and fermented with milk sugar, fresh peaches, apricots and raspberries. When Embark is in full production, the machine is running non-stop. A halt to production would cause a serious setback. When cider-maker Chris Gowan called to say the elevator was jammed, the service team (department) at Juicing.Systems knew it was time sensitive. “I called him because our elevator had stopped. We were in mid run ofRead More…
From Rack and Cloth to a Single Belt Press Andrew Hefele was featured in Cider Culture as part of the history of cider making and his experience with the latest technology. We thought we would get a more in-depth look at what that transition was like changing from a rack and cloth system to a Kreuzmayr Single Belt Press for Andrew Hefele of Knaebe’s Mmmunchie Crunchie Apple Farm and Twisted Roots Cider, (as you can tell by their name, they have a lot of fun on their farm.) The Family Orchard Andrew Hefele hasRead More…
Hot Off the Press! These cherries were processed using our KEP 650 Destoner and separated overnight using enzymes. The result? A beautiful 100% cherry juice! A great way to make use of your seconds and cull fruit, the mash can also be used for brewing or distilling! Juicing in Action! Here’s a look at the process of producing this delicious Okanagan cherry juice using our Kreuzmayr De stoner, Elevator/Wash/Grinder and Pasteurizer.Read More…
Introducing the Citrus Pressing / Orange Juice Line The Kreuzmayr citrus/tropical pressing line can be used for oranges, pineapple, lemons, limes, kiwi and even papaya without changing parts. The output is about 2 tonnes/hour and includes everything you need from start to finish.Read More…
BX Press – growing to 40,000 litres with a Single-Belt-Press BX PRESS BX Press, a family run cidery in the BX area of Vernon, B.C. upgraded to a Kreuzmayr Single Belt Press KEB 400 and a elevator/washer /grinder KWEM 1000 in 2016. The BX Press Cidery started in 2014, making the natural and refreshing cider using a rack and cloth system, using the 30 varieties of apples grown right on the orchard. The all natural, branch to bottle ciders pressed from their own apples, and no added sugars, cider was popular quicklyRead More…
Introducing In-Line Bottling Lines to the Pacific Northwest This new bottling line includes: Fillers, Cappers, Labellers, Rinsers and Coders. In-Line Packaging Systems also provides solutions for many of your other bottling needs, including Rotary/Conveyor tables and Depalletizers. These systems are designed to reduce labour while increasing or maintaining a high level of production.Read More…
Free Installation at CiderCon Purchase your Juicing.Systems equipment, and we’ll include the set up! Back by popular demand! We held a special last year at CiderCon and many have asked us about it, so we’ve brought it back for a second year. Meet us at CiderCon and order within 2 weeks, and we’ll waive up to 3 days of installation charges from your new system. Up to $2250 in Value! *Some restrictions apply. Installation only. Set up includes the daily rate of Juicing.Systems personnel within North America, excluding cost ofRead More…
CiderCon 2018 Interested in upgrading your pressing equipment this season? Come and visit us in person at Booth #201! We will be at CiderCon 2018 in Baltimore. We will have machines on site, and answers to your questions.Read More…
Putting your belt press to bed – a few easy steps Fruit season is coming to an end and you’ve finished pressing apples (or other fruit) for the season, it’s time for a well earned rest for you and your belt press. Whether you prefer to do your deep clean now or in the spring, the team at Juicing.Systems has put together a few important steps in addition to your regular cleaning to ensure your press gets as clean as possible.Read More…
Our New Machine The first of two trailers has arrived! It arrived packaged up in tinfoil, much like a Christmas present. Follow us, on Social Media as we unwrap and assemble it. Read More…
Notice of Price Change There will be a 5% price increase at the Kreuzmayr factory on April 1st 2017 (no joke). If you are in need of equipment for the 2017 season, here are few good reasons to place your order now. Place your order before then to avoid the price increase. Take advantage of the low dollar! It is at an all time low and we have very competitive exchange rates for you! There are several standard machines in stock (lead times are currently 8-12 weeks) but once theyRead More…
Visit us at CiderCon 2017 Come and talk to us directly at Booth # 500 and take advantage of a special offer we have for you! Pick up a flyer and see some of the machines in action! To see what we offer and prepare yourself with some questions for us, please visit our websites components section.Read More…
Happy Holidays From our family to yours. Thanks for being interested in our products. We hope you enjoy this holiday season and get some deserved rest. We will be back at it on January the 9th 2017 and look forward to serving you again.Read More…
