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Innovative transport solutions for bakeries

Bakeries are increasingly faced with the challenge of transporting fresh baked goods efficiently and safely. Particularly in the area of supply chains, it is crucial that bread, pastries and doughs retain their freshness and quality during transportation. The increasing demands for sustainability, cost optimization and compliance with legal regulations require innovative solutions that make transportation more efficient and resource-conserving.

Traditionally, bakeries often rely on simple packaging and transportation solutions, which in many cases do not provide the necessary temperature control or efficiency. The growing demand for environmentally friendly and cost-efficient refrigerated logistics and the need to reduce food waste make modern technologies essential.

va-Q-tec offers an answer to these challenges with its innovative packaging solutions. By using Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs), the company develops passive high-tech transportation solutions that enable temperature control without an external energy supply. These technologies offer efficient transportation and ensure the freshness and quality of baked goods over longer distances and periods of time.

Maximum flexibility and efficiency

Thanks to the mix-and-match principle, va-Q-tec solutions offer maximum flexibility: Different boxes (va-Q-trays) and lids (va-Q-lids) can be combined to find the perfect solution for your transportation needs. All the boxes can be randomly stacked among themselves with and without lid. If the box is used without lid, the bottom of the upper box serves as the lid for the lower box. Within a stack, the boxes can fulfill several temperature requirements, e.g. freshness and frozen in one stack. All combinations offer a long temperature holding time without external energy source and are available in standard sizes that can be seamlessly integrated in existing logistics processes.

va-Q-lid

The va-Q-lids are available in three versions with different sizes, materials and weights. The lids and boxes can be flexibly combined.

va-Q-tray

The va-Q-trays are available in four versions with different basic dimensions, heights and volumes. All boxes can be flexibly stacked, thereby offering a perfect solution for transportation.

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Advantages

Developed for transporting frozen or refrigerated food without refrigerated vehicles, dry ice and ice packs
Self-sufficient temperature holding time from 3 to 6 hours in the frozen and fresh food range without the need of ice packs
Elimination of dry ice and independence from refrigerated vehicles saves running costs
Smooth & easy integration into existing processes thanks to standard logistics dimensions
Modular system: va-Q-trays in four sizes can be combined and stacked as required
Robust reusable solution increases cost efficiency & reduces disposable waste
Suitable for washing lines
Design customization to individual customer requirements possible
Available as a purchase or rental option
Manufactured in a globally CO₂-neutral company

Personalization of the va-Q-trays with company logo

va-Q-tec offers bakeries the opportunity to customize their va-Q-trays and integrate them perfectly into their corporate design. The boxes can be customized in the company‘s colors and with its logo, giving them not only a functional but also a brandstrengthening role.

This individualization ensures a professional and uniform brand presence throughout the entire transportation process and strengthens customer recognition. Whether for daily use in stores or for delivery to  customers – the customized va-Q-trays not only offer maximum efficiency and quality, but also a strong visual identity for every company.

Application examples

Bakery Peter Schmitt​
The “Bakery Peter Schmitt”, a regional, medium-sized family business from Reiterswiesen in Lower Franconia, is…
Case Study Bakery Raisch
The Raisch bakery, a family-run business from Calw in Baden-Württemberg, has been relying on the…
Case Study Hofpfisterei
Hofpfisterei, a traditional bakery company with its roots in the heart of Munich, has always…
How is the freshness of baked goods ensured during transport?

The highly insulated walls with vacuum insulation keep the temperature inside constant – regardless of the outside temperature or traffic conditions. This ensures that fresh baked goods such as cakes, cream slices or snacks remain at the ideal temperature for 3 to 6 hours, and frozen dough pieces reliably retain their quality even on longer journeys.

Wie lange müssen die Boxen vorkonditioniert werden, bevor sie einsatzbereit sind?

For optimum performance, the cooling elements should be pre-conditioned to the desired target temperature for approximately 8 to 10 hours. In practice, this is simply done overnight or within defined time slots, so that the boxes are ready for use when order picking begins.

Are the boxes also suitable for delicate baked goods and confectionery?

The systems are specifically designed for delicate products such as cakes, cream slices, desserts and fresh snacks. The stable temperature control prevents any loss of quality and ensures safe delivery right to the shop.

Do the va-Q-trays fit into existing bakery baskets and standard baking trays?

Yes. The va-Q-trays are designed to fit standard logistics dimensions and can be easily integrated into existing systems. The va-Q-tray L 35 is also specifically designed for standard baking trays measuring 60 x 40 cm.

Can different products and temperature ranges be combined in a single batch?

Yes. Thanks to the modular mix-and-match design, fresh and frozen products can be transported flexibly in a stack. The base of the top box acts as a lid for the box below it.

How does the use of the boxes affect efficiency, workload and cost-effectiveness?

Case studies demonstrate significant efficiency gains in day-to-day operations. By eliminating additional steps, several hours a day can be saved on order picking, depending on the process. At the same time, bakeries benefit from more stable processes, fewer complaints and reduced refrigeration costs, which can lead to noticeable cost savings.

How durable are the trays when cleaned daily and used intensively?

va-Q-trays are designed to withstand the rigours of daily logistics operations and typically have a service life of at least five years. They can also be cleaned regularly, for example in basket washing systems, without any problems.