Case Study: Organic snack manufacturer doubles packaging speeds with integrated turnkey solutions from tna
Riverside Natural Foods was able to double its packaging speeds by installing new packaging systems from tna. Based in Vaughan, Canada, Riverside Natural Foods is a leading manufacturer of healthy snacks, such as organic snack bars and granola minis, under the MadeGood brand. The company prides itself in the quality of its range of natural, allergen-free snacks and has seen a huge rise in the demand for its products since launching the brand back in 2013. As a result of this immense growth, Riverside needed a partner that could deliver the high-performance packaging solutions and technical expertise to help them take their production volumes to the next level.
Growing health-consciousness amongst consumers has driven the demand for small bags of healthy treats to new heights. According to the latest consumer surveys, over 79% of global consumers confirmed that health and nutrition was important to them when choosing which product to snack on, making it the second most important factor—after taste—to influence their food choices.
“The way we snack has definitely changed over the past few years and so have consumer expectations on the product itself,” comments Sekhar Chakkingal, sales manager at tna. ”A lot of consumers are leading extremely busy lives and are looking for healthy, on-the-go snacks that deliver everything - taste, convenience and nutrition. This is good news for companies like Riverside which specialize in the manufacture of certified organic, highly nutritious snacks. Their range of Granola minis, for example, is ideal for consumers that need a quick nutrient boost that not only tastes great, but which is also able to fulfill their dietary needs.”