In recent days, journalists from renowned media outlets such as CCTV-2 (China Central Television Finance Channel), China Workers' Daily Online, Guangdong TV Station, and Hongxing News have successively visited CBFI(Icesource)'s key client-BILITA, a leading ice manufacturer in South China. The cameras captured the whole intelligent production of ice cup of this industry-leading factory.
(CCTV News coverage)
(Guangdong Radio and Television station)
In this state-of-the-art automated ice manufacturing facility, where workshop temperatures are maintained at -18°C, every robotic arm dances with precision-from water purification to ice cup storage. Every detail embodies an unwavering commitment to cutting-edge technology and food safety excellence. Today, we invite you to uncover the story behind this ice cup revolution's groundbreaking journey.
Reporter's On-Site Experience:
-18°C Automated Ice Plant Redefines Tradition
In Guangdong TV's footage, the on-site reporter was awestruck by the environment of -18°C processing workshop. 'The biting wind stings your face-any sweat on your eyelashes would freeze instantly,' they remarked. Yet what surpassed the sheer coldness in impressiveness was the factory's intelligent automation and unparalleled cleanliness!
Automated Production Line
With just a single touch on the screen, the entire production line operates seamlessly and efficiently in full automation. CBFI(Icesource)'s R&D team, in collaboration with PhD researchers from a prestigious university, conducted rigorous experiments and refined processes repeatedly, ultimately developing a comprehensive food safety control system. This ensures that every batch of ice cups meets international standards verified by HACCP, FSSC, and ISO certifications.
Food Safety Assurance System
CBFI(Icesource) pioneered the "LCCP (Low-Temperature, Clean, and Comfortable) Food Processing Workshop" concept years ago and has continuously upgraded food-grade standards, integrating them into global client deliverables.
From Source Water to Finished Product, Technology Ensures Quality with Commitment:
· Centrifugal Air Curtain Machine;
· Air Shower and Airlock Room;
· Nanofiltration RO (Reverse Osmosis) Water Treatment System;
· Ozone Disinfection Machines and UV Sterilization Lamps;
· Class 10,000 Fresh Air Purification System;
· Air Circulation System;
· Physical-Chemical Laboratory;
· -18°C Low-Temperature Clean Workshop;
· -35°C Low-Temperature Drying Process;
· Food-Contact Materials and Equipment;
· Elastic Sealing Membranes and Smart Pressure Control Systems;
· Low-Temperature Thermal Melt Cup Sealing Technology;
· Imported High-Precision Metal Detector from Germany…
(Class 10,000 Air Purification System)
(Low-Temperature Ice Manufacturing Workshop)
Behind the Shortage: Customer Shares the Remarkable Changes Over 5 Years
Long before 2020, CBFI(Icesource) had already served numerous large-scale food-grade ice production facilities in South Korea, Europe, and other regions, earning positive reviews and repeated orders from clients. Upon returning to China, CBFI(Icesource) collaborated with the BILITA brand to establish a high-tech, digitalized production base for premium food-grade pure ice, dedicated to advancing innovation in this specialized field.
Building from the ground up
In the construction of the BILITA Smart Ice Factory, CBFI (Icesource) delivered not only a fully automated production line but also a commitment to achieving high equipment utilization rates and sustainable profitability in operations. From planning, construction to commissioning and operation, this end-to-end capability epitomizes the core strength of CBFI (Icesource)'s 'turnkey solution', ensuring seamless execution and value for clients.
(Actual Construction Footage of BILITA Factory)
End-to-end line delivery
Unlike traditional equipment suppliers, who focus solely on optimizing individual machine performance, CBFI(Icesource) becomes involved in the overall factory planning from the early stages of a project. This includes scientifically designing the layout and workflow of critical processes such as water treatment, ice production, ice screening, filling, packaging, quality inspection, and cold storage facilities, ensuring seamless integration, safety, and hygiene across all operational stages.
A turnkey solution is not limited to 'delivery' but also focuses on 'sustained operation.' CBFI (Icesource) offers dedicated services, including regular inspections and full-line maintenance, to ensure clients maintain high operational uptime and low operational costs for 10 years, 20 years, or even longer.
Demand Outstrips Supply
The client's responsible officer shared,"Since partnering with CBFI(Icesource), we have progressively upgraded our operations-from factory planning, production line design, to brand positioning. With the recent boom in ice cups, our factory has been operating on a two-shift schedule nonstop since the Spring Festival, yet we're still facing a supply shortage! By the first half of this year, the factory sales volume of ice cups has already tripled compared to the same period last year."
Sold Out and Out of Stock:
Summer Ice Cups Continue to Go Viral
Over the past two years, the ice cup market has experienced rapid growth. According to the "2023 White Paper on Instant Retail Ice & Beverage Consumption Trends" jointly released by Oliver Wyman and Meituan Flash Delivery, the ice and beverage category in the instant retail channel is expected to grow at a rate of 39% from 2024 to 2026, with the market size projected to exceed 63 billion RMB by 2026. The "2025 China Urban Consumer Behavior White Paper" indicates that per capita annual consumption in first-tier cities reaches 48 cups.
Contact CBFI,start ice business
If you already own an ice plant or ice cream factory, or if you're interested in entering the ice business, don't hesitate to contact us and start your cooperation with CBFI!
We will help you scientifically divide your factory layout, and assist you in calculating the ideal ice cup production capacity and return on investment tailored to your needs.
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