Air Products Showcases Cryogenic Freezing Tech Amid Food Waste Concerns

Event summary

  • Air Products is highlighting its Freshline® IQ Freezer and food freezing solutions at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, March 15-17, 2026.
  • The Freshline® IQ Freezer utilizes liquid nitrogen (LIN) and carbon dioxide (CO2) to rapidly freeze food, reducing processing time from hours to minutes.
  • Air Products operates a food and grinding lab in Allentown, PA, allowing potential customers to test cryogenic freezing feasibility without capital investment.
  • Freshline® Smart Technology provides remote monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities for food manufacturing equipment.

The big picture

Air Products' focus on cryogenic freezing solutions aligns with growing industry pressure to reduce food waste and improve processing efficiency. The company's offering addresses a specific pain point – lengthy freezing times – and leverages its existing expertise in industrial gases. With $12 billion in annual sales, Air Products’ ability to penetrate the food processing market, even incrementally, represents a significant opportunity for revenue diversification.

What we're watching

Market Adoption
The pace at which seafood processors, and other food industries, adopt cryogenic freezing will depend on demonstrating a clear ROI beyond yield loss reduction, particularly given capital expenditure considerations.
Competitive Landscape
How Air Products' Freshline® solutions will fare against existing freezing technologies and potential new entrants in the cryogenic food processing space warrants monitoring.
Service Model
The success of Freshline® Smart Technology hinges on Air Products’ ability to effectively deliver remote support and maintenance, impacting customer satisfaction and recurring revenue streams.