How Chata Foods Kept its Authentic Mexican Flavor During a Major Production Expansion

Chata Foods aimed to significantly increase production of their popular burritos to meet growing demand. The goal was ambitious: establish a new processing line capable of freezing 1,000 kg of burritos every hour. The primary challenge was scaling up production without compromising the authentic taste and quality that define the Chata brand.

After in-depth consultations to understand Chata’s specific production goals and facility layout, Square’s application engineers proposed the ideal solution: a customized double-drum spiral freezer. This system was specifically designed to handle their required capacity while seamlessly integrating into their new processing line.

Key Benefits for Chata Foods

• Faster Freezing for Fresher Flavor: The freezer’s horizontal airflow chills products rapidly and evenly. This speed is crucial for locking in the fresh taste and texture of Chata’s carefully prepared ingredients right at the peak of quality.

• Space-Saving, Compact Design: With its innovative spiral construction, the freezer occupies a minimal footprint. This allowed Chata to maximize its valuable production floor space, creating a more efficient and open facility.

• Flexible and Seamless Integration: Square designed the infeed and outfeed orientations to perfectly match Chata’s workflow. This created a smooth, continuous processing line, reducing manual handling and boosting overall efficiency.

• Effortless Cleaning and Hygiene: Built with accessible stainless steel channels, the freezer is designed for easy and thorough cleaning. This ensures that Chata can effortlessly maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.