Air Products Pushes Cryogenic Flash Freezing for Specialty Foods at Summer Fancy Food Show
Event summary
- Air Products will showcase its flash freezing solutions for specialty foods at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York City from June 28-30.
- The company's Freshline® solutions use liquid nitrogen (LIN) and carbon dioxide (CO2) to rapidly chill or freeze food products, reducing yield losses and preserving quality.
- Air Products' Freshline® IQ Freezer offers high-throughput freezing with modular, field-expandable design and remote troubleshooting capabilities.
- The company operates a state-of-the-art food lab in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for testing cryogenic applications without capital investment.
The big picture
Air Products' focus on cryogenic flash freezing aligns with the growing demand for high-efficiency, quality-preserving food processing technologies. The company's long-standing expertise in industrial gases positions it well to capitalize on trends toward automation and precision in specialty food production. With fiscal 2025 sales of $12 billion, Air Products is leveraging its global reach and technological prowess to drive innovation in the food industry.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly specialty food producers will integrate cryogenic flash freezing into their operations.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether Air Products can maintain its lead in cryogenic technology applications amid growing demand for efficient food processing solutions.
- Technological Advancements
- The pace at which Air Products will innovate and scale its Freshline® solutions to meet diverse customer needs.
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