CBFI Engineered a 70 t/day Fully Automated Edible Ice Cup Factory

During the peak summer seasons, demand for pre-packaged cups of edible ice rises sharply across convenience stores, beverage chains, and retail outlets. Meeting this demand requires more than standard ice makers—it calls for a high-capacity, fully automated, and HACCP-certified industrial ice production facility.
CBFI® Icesource designed and delivered a complete turnkey facility capable of producing 70 tonnes of premium cube ice per day, setting a high standard for hygiene, automation, and operational efficiency.

• Multi-Stage Water Purification
  Water quality is critical to the safety of edible ice. The facility incorporates an advanced multi-stage filtration system to remove fine impurities, chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants, helping ensure that the water used for ice production meets applicable drinking-water and food-safety requirements.
• High-Efficiency Ice Making & Automated Storage
  The ice production area houses 14 CBFI 5-ton cube ice machines. Each unit is equipped with an integrated ice bin and PLC automatic controls, enabling continuous, synchronized ice discharge with minimal manual intervention.
• Specialized Drying Process for Reduced Clumping and Improved Clarity
  Surface moisture on freshly produced ice cubes can cause clumping during storage and packaging. CBFI integrates a dedicated drying and dewatering process that removes surface moisture, producing compact, crystal-clear, and non-sticking ice cubes ideal for automated cup filling.
• Fully Automated Packaging under HACCP Principles
  The plant features three high-speed automated packaging lines operating under HACCP and SC food safety requirements. From portioning and cup filling to sealing and palletizing, the automated process helps ensure consistent product quality and minimize contamination risks.

• With over 20 years of experience in refrigeration engineering, 70+ technological patents, and successful projects delivered across 170+ countries, CBFI provides turnkey solutions for edible ice producers, seafood processors, and industrial ice plants worldwide.

• Planning to tap into the growing edible ice cup market? Contact CBFI application engineers for a free factory layout plan, equipment selection support, and ROI calculation.