The Future of Popcorn and Caramel Corn

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The old fashioned processes of producing Popcorn and Caramel Corn have not changed much in the last 200 years. As with most everything, eventually innovators and those with curious minds start to question, and  tinker with, the long accepted methods.

Once newer and better methods are discovered, and perfected, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine going back to antiquated systems and techniques.

While slower than many other industries to adapt, the for processes for making popcorn and caramel corn are not exempt from progress.  The simple fact is that once you go RoboLabs, you really cannot seriously consider any other way.

While it might take a bit of research, watching a number of videos, or even visiting our showroom for a few hours of "hands-on" experience to fully comprehend the inevitable leap forward, the most obvious benefits can be detailed with just a few simple bullet points below.

These revolutionary machines are incredibly durable and cost effective.  Once you start using a RoboPop, you'll never go back to anything else. Consider:

• On the low end, the RP60 can pop 60 pounds of seed per hour.  The RP75 steps that up to 75 lbs per hour and the RP220 can pop 220 lbs every hour, all day long.  It's not an exaggeration to point out that RoboPop represents an incredibly cost effective leap forward in production.
• Vortex Hot Air Poppers do not use oil to pop corn.  RoboPop utilizes a patented air-flow system to remove popped kernels from the heat chamber within seconds. This prevents producing the over-heated and "spongy" texture many associate with non oil-based methods.
• Vortex popping also produces a much healthier product. Not only does this remove fat and calories from the end product, but it also  eliminates the potential carcinogens created when vegetable oils are heated to excessive temperatures.
• Popping without oil also saves the cost of the oil itself, which for most traditional producers is a very large expense.
• In addition, there is no build up of layer upon layer of burnt oil that needs to be wiped, and scraped, from kettles and surrounding parts. The time saved increases productivity while freeing up staff to focus on more important tasks.
• Lastly, at least when it comes to labor, being self-feeding machines, one single employee can easily operate multiple RoboPop machines simultaneously.  Alternatively, if you are running just one popper, you'll have a great deal of time to work on other activities while the RoboPop does all of the work for you!

If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.  In addition, you can schedule a visit to our Demonstration Showroom in Michigan (close to Detroit, Lansing and Flint airports) to test the RoboLabs equipment for yourself.  You can even bring your own kernels if you want to perform "hands-on" testing with your own preferred seeds.

While the time, labor and material savings provided by the RoboPop popcorn equipment is impressive, the RoboSugar machines bring nearly unbelievable advances to caramel and savory popcorn production.

• Aside from adding ingredients, the entire process is almost entirely automated and exceptionally clean.
• Once the caramel corn has been dumped from the kettle onto the cooling belt, you can immediately reload the kettle and begin cooking your next batch!
• Given the automation involved, one employee can easily run 2-3 machines in simultaneous operation.
• Production increases of 40% have been documented by clients who previously relied on "traditional" caramel corn equipment offered by competing vendors.

Again, feel free to ask questions or schedule a visit to our Demonstration Showroom.  You can test-drive our machines using "Off the Shelf" mixes, or you can bring your own ingredients in order to test with your own recipes.