Food Industry Use Cases

Our fresh take on cold chains: Proven solutions from the food industry

In the food industry, cold chains are under growing pressure. From rising energy costs to stricter hygiene standards and climate goals, the demands are high – and downtime is not an option. This slideshow presents you three real-world examples of how energy-efficient refrigeration systems from Güntner secure quality, compliance, and operational stability in different areas of the food sector.

Precise temperature control and food safety under pressure

In southern Italy, a large-scale tomato processor modernised its cooling infrastructure using our adiabatic gas coolers. Operating in peak harvest season and summer heat, the system maintains stable cold chain temperatures under fluctuating loads.

What we achieved:

  • Reduced energy consumption with EC fan technology
  • Stable cooling for high-throughput seasonal production
Discover how adiabatic cooling improves seasonal production resilience

Humidity control and stable cooling for temperature-sensitive products

In a Hungarian chocolate factory, product quality depends on precise and consistent climate control. We supplied flat COMPACT air coolers designed for hygienic applications, paired with EC fans and defrost management for stable performance.

What we accomplished:

  • Reliable cooling to prevent chocolate bloom and structural changes
  • High hygiene standards with easy-to-clean components
See how climate control preserves product quality in chocolate production

A large distribution centre built for cold chain reliability

In Lisi Ogon, Poland, ALDI Nord built a 43,300 sq metres logistics hub equipped with one of the country’s largest transcritical CO₂ systems. Güntner provided EC fan-equipped heat exchangers and adiabatic condensers to ensure stable temperature control – even during peak loads.

How we innovated:

  • Natural refrigerants (CO₂) for long-term compliance
  • Digital control and monitoring with myGüntner integration
Learn how ALDI Nord secures cold chain logistics across 250 stores

What all use cases have in common: Efficiency, safety and reliability is the priority

From processing to distribution, food businesses must meet strict requirements at every step of the cold chain:

  • High energy efficiency – even under peak loads
  • System uptime throughdigital monitoring and smart control
  • Hygiene and compliance built into every component

 

Our systems are CO₂-ready, modular, and compatible with modern automation and monitoring platforms.

 

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How we support the food sector

From system design to peak-season performance – we provide food producers, logistics providers and OEMs with:

  • Modular heat exchanger platforms for industrial refrigeration systems
  • Adiabatic cooling and EC fan integration for energy savings
  • Digital tools like the Güntner Product Calculator and myGüntner for project simulation, monitoring and documentation

Let’s Talk Cold Chain – Our Experts Are Ready to Support Your Next Project.