FPS Food Process Solutions and GEM Equipment of Oregon Launches VersaFry as Latest Collaborative Innovation to Target Growing Snack and Appetizer Market

Written By Chris Crevier
 

Vancouver, Canada –FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, and subsidiary GEM Equipment of Oregon (“GEM”), launches VersaFry as the latest collaborative innovation, specifically targeted to the growing snack and appetizer market. Known as GEM VersaFry, it is the latest innovation in fryer design – engineered for maintenance, safety and durability. With the ability to handle a variety of product shapes, consistencies and textures, the GEM VersaFry is excellent at handling specialty potato products, poultry, seafood, assorted vegetables, baked goods and other high value products requiring precision frying before further processing.

The GEM VersaFry offers Operation and Sanitation Modes, highlighting attention to detail such as oil quality, fire prevention safety measures and cleanability. Some of the key defining features include:

 

  • PEEK/Teflon Adjustable Infeed Conveyor for smooth transfer and batter setting under high oil temperatures

  • Long-Life Main Conveyor designed for easy splicing and reduced contamination risk

  • Hood Raise Screw Jack System for full kettle access during sanitation and maintenance

  • Oil Recirculation Pump to maintain oil level and temperature consistency

  • Dual Crumb Removal with surface skimmer and bottom return belt for extended oil life

 

Every fryer is built with robustness and longevity as top priorities, to provide customers with the lowest cost of ownership. Combined with FPS’s foothold in key industry food sectors and established service and support network, the GEM VersaFry is already breaking ground in major food processing plants.

“GEM Equipment continues to astound – with their deep engineering expertise and robust workmanship, we are truly collaborative in every sense of the word. This is what it means to offer customers a “one-stop shop” for their food processing needs,” says Jeffrey Chang, President, FPS Food Process Solutions Corp.

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About FPS Food Process Solutions

FPS Food Process Solutions is a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, serving customers across six continents. Founded in 2010, FPS employs over 1,000 professionals worldwide and operates more than 1,280,000 ft² (119,000 m²) of space across 23 locations, including its Canadian headquarters, manufacturing facilities, and international sales offices. Through our subsidiaries and strategic partnerships, FPS delivers comprehensive, end-to-end processing solutions—providing a true “one-stop shop” for food processors around the world.

 

For more information about FPS, go to https://www.fpscorp.ca/

For more information about GEM, got to https://www.gemequipment.com/

 

Contact:

Shirley Wong | Communications Manager
Phone: (604) 232-4145 Ext. 1239
shirley.wong@fpscorp.ca                              
www.fpscorp.ca

Chris Crevier