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TNA Solutions will showcase its tna conti-pro PEL 3 fryer for pellet and extruded snacks at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, Booth W-2350, alongside a line-up of intelligent integrated distribution and packaging systems. As the complete solutions partner to the food industry, TNA enhances manufacturers' resilience and growth, and these exhibits reflect this commitment, delivering seamless production flow, maximized efficiency, and reduced waste.
The North American demand for extruded and pellet-based snacks is continuing to expand, with the extruded snack segment alone being valued at $9.36 billion in 2024 and forecast to grow at a 3.27% CAGR through 2033. Manufactured in the United States and featured at an expo for the first time, the tna conti-pro PEL 3 offers a high-performance, low-oil-volume solution that supports quality, efficiency, and operational flexibility. Its four-belt configuration ensures even frying and comprehensive de-oiling, with precise temperature control and continuous oil filtration helping to maintain consistent product quality and minimize waste.
Alongside the fryer, TNA will present the tna roflo® HM3 horizontal motion conveyor, engineered for gentle, consistent product transfer that minimizes breakage while offering flexible distribution to multiple packaging lines. Also featured will be the Perfect Pair — the tna robag®3e vertical form, fill and seal system coupled with tna auto-splice 3 film-splicing technology to eliminate manual roll changes and maximize uptime.
"In the US, the trend towards portion control and the 'snackification' of meals is growing, with multi-packs and single-serve formats meeting both budget and lifestyle needs. Additionally, the demand for better-for-you options is leading to a preference for high-protein, high-fiber, and clean-label snacks. Bold flavors, collaborations, and 'swicy' (sweet + spicy) products are also becoming mainstream, reflecting the growing interest in novelty and flavor discovery," says Mukul Shukla, Vice President, TNA North America. "Whether a manufacturer is targeting higher throughput, tighter resource efficiency, or more sustainable production, the brief is the same — do more with less complexity and do it reliably."
This unified ecosystem seamlessly integrates every element of distribution, seasoning, and packaging, empowering producers to move faster, reduce complexity, and unlock new levels of efficiency and flexibility across their operations.
The approach is already delivering measurable results in the field. A popcorn manufacturer, for example, replaced multiple separate providers with a complete TNA integrated line — including the tna intelli-flav® and tna robag® — and achieved sustained speeds of 140 bags per minute on 11g packs, while keeping waste below 1%. Innovations such as precision flour-salt dosing, automated kernel removal, and dual-mode wet and dry seasoning in a single drum have enabled consistent product quality, reduced ingredient giveaway, and faster changeovers, supporting both performance and profitability.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 — taking place 29 September to 1 October at the Las Vegas Convention Center — is North America’s largest packaging and processing event. TNA experts will be available throughout the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show to discuss individual processing and packaging needs. Visit TNA North America, Inc. at Booth W‑2350.
