You’re thinking of picking a food automation machine, right?

Choosing automation equipment is easier than you think! To help you choose, we’ve prepared a list of boxes you should check before investing in your business

QUESTIONS FOR YOU

• What types of food do you want to produce?
• Do you want to meet only your nationality’s palate, or other nationalities as well?
• Who are your customers: restaurants, buffets, snack bars, end consumers?
• What is your sales channel: phone, physical store, internet?
• Will you store frozen food? How and how many? Where and in what form?
• Where will the equipment be installed: space, location, structure?
• What licenses are required to market food products in your country?
• Does the electrical wiring on your place support the equipment’s required load?
• How much time do you intend to work per day?

Above are the key factors to take into consideration when choosing the size and model of your automation equipment. Remember that, your distributor can tell you the best model, according to your need.

PRODUCTION CARE

Contact the machine manufacturer and ask if there is a team in your country to advise you on how to get started and to offer you technical support.

Each machine has its production capacity, in terms of quantity per hour. Also, it is important to know if you can control the amount of your filling in each unit of finger food. This information will aid in the calculation of the final price of your product, since the filling is one of the most expensive components and requires more time to prepare. It is also in the filling, that you can have your biggest differential over your competitors.

How do my customers change according to the size of the product?

Our machines are capable of producing units with up to 180 grams. The size is directly linked to that questioning about what types of customers will be looking for you.

Finger Foods of up to 45 grams better serve people or companies wishing to produce for parties (20 grams) or servings of mini entrees (10 grams). Larger products generally serve companies like are snack bars, bakeries, supermarkets etc.

OPERATING YOUR MACHINE

When buying automation equipment, you will need to learn how to operate it with your distributor, it is worth noting that this is easier when your assistance has support in more than one language.

Some tips when evaluating the supplier company:

1. Search for company references
2. whether it offers some kind of training and installation of the equipment. At Tots Machine, for example, we have Whatsapp service and video calls for installation. And face-to-face service in cases of extreme malfunctions.
3. It is common to find companies that do not have technical assistance. Take your time and pay attention to the structure of the company, it is always better and cheaper to have a specialized technician near you.

VISIT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR

You can also visit some distributors before making the final decision. Seeing how the equipment works, in addition to having the staff prepared and educated, will give you more security when investing in your business.

We hope these tips help you choose the best equipment for your needs!

Good luck!