Rapid Cooling Transformation with a Custom QuikCool Vacuum Cooler
Client Overview
Fresh To Go is a long‑established food production company based in Auckland, New Zealand. With more than 25 years of experience, the business specialises in preparing high‑quality pre‑packaged salads for supermarkets, foodservice, and retail customers.
The Challenge
Fresh To Go wanted to improve the cooling process of product that they used in their salad range such as Potato, pasta and rice. They were currently using a 2 step process that took hours not minutes to cool the product.
Once cooked, these ingredients needed to reach required temperatures before they could be added to the salad mixes. The current cooling was a slow process and to improve productivity and quality Fresh To Go wanted to speed up the process.
The QuikCool Solution
In July 2025, QuikCool worked closely with the Fresh To Go team to design and install a custom‑built vacuum cooler. The goal was to integrate the system seamlessly into the existing kitchen layout while avoiding costly modifications to the facility.
The bespoke unit was engineered to:
- Fit within Fresh To Go’s current production footprint
- Meet their strict food safety and hygiene requirements
- Provide simple daily operation and easy cleaning
- Deliver rapid and consistent cooling performance
Results
Since the installation, Fresh To Go has seen exceptional improvements across multiple areas of their production process.
Key outcomes include:
- Cooling in minutes instead of hours
- Improved product quality due to rapid consistent cooling
- Enhanced food safety with rapid temperature reduction
- Increased manufacturing efficiency with reduced downtime
- Extended shelf life achieved through controlled cooling
The vacuum cooler has become a core part of Fresh To Go’s commitment to adopting industry‑leading food technology.
Client Feedback
Fresh To Go has been extremely pleased with the performance of their new system.
“We have had a vacuum cooler custom made to our specifications by QuikCool Ltd in Adelaide, Australia. The cooling system has now been in use for six months with outstanding results.
The cooler has more than exceeded our expectations in achieving extended shelf life, improved food safety and increased efficiencies.
QuikCool manufactured the cooler to meet Fresh To Go’s strict food safety requirements and in a compact design. The system is very user friendly and easy to operate and clean.
The vacuum cooler is part of Fresh To Go’s ongoing commitment to the use of the latest food technologies.”
Dave Robinson
Operations Manager
Fresh To Go Ltd
Why QuikCool?
This project demonstrates the value of QuikCool’s tailored solutions for food producers who need:
- Faster, safer cooling
- Improved production workflows
- Custom engineering to suit specific facility layouts
- Reliable systems designed for long‑term operational performance
Fresh To Go’s experience shows how a well‑designed vacuum cooling solution can transform efficiency and product quality.
