Comparison: Which Industrial Freezing System Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to freezing raw materials, the market offers several options to the food industry. But which one truly meets the real needs of a company?

We compare three common solutions for processing frozen products:

1. Building a Fixed Freezing Tunnel

Building a freezing tunnel from scratch may seem like a custom solution, but it carries several medium- and long-term risks.

• High upfront investment and mandatory civil works

• Lack of flexibility: once built, it cannot easily adapt to changes in demand or relocation

• Difficult to scale: if production increases or changes, the tunnel may become oversized or insufficient

2. Adapted Reefer cold-stores

Some companies choose to use reefer-type cold storage containers adapted for freezing. However, this alternative comes with major limitations.

• Low cooling power: designed for refrigeration, not freezing

• Poor regulatory compliance: may not meet food or pharmaceutical safety standards

• Need for multiple units: to match the performance of a single Frío Modular tunnel, at least three reefer chambers are needed

3. Portable Freezing Tunnel

Frío Modular's freezing tunnels are a high-performance solution, specially designed for demanding environments.

• Premium build quality: from the Dawsongroup fleet, made with industrial-grade components

• High performance: ensures fast freezing cycles, even in warm climates

• Full process control: integrates advanced systems for regulating temperature, ventilation, and humidity

• Portability: delivered ready to use and installable without civil works – ideal for island regions

• Scalability: you can add or remove units based on your production needs

Which Option Is Right for Your Business?

If your company operates in Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Madeira or the Azores, where climate, logistics and energy availability present specific challenges, choosing the right freezing system is crucial for business continuity.

Frío Modular’s industrial freezing equipment offers:

• High energy efficiency

• Adaptability to different products or processes

• Quick installation and immediate availability

Compared to fixed or inefficient options, Frío Modular’s refurbished industrial freezing tunnels combine performance, reliability, regulatory compliance and logistical flexibility.

They are, without a doubt, the best choice for companies that can’t afford to take risks.