Royal Food Products Scales Production with PLAN IT Packaging

Royal Food Products, a third-generation family business based in Edmonton, has grown into one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of frozen savory pastries, producing more than three million kilograms annually. With demand for their signature sausage rolls continuing to surge, the company turned to automation to increase throughput while maintaining the quality their customers expect.

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To support this growth, Royal Food Products partnered with PLAN IT Packaging Systems to modernize their packaging operations. Their most recent investment, a MarsCompak vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) line with an integrated ELITEWEIGH multihead scale, replaced a labor-intensive manual process and delivered immediate results.

“The equipment we recently purchased has significantly increased our throughput and is helping us maintain our profit margins,” says Paul Meyer, President of Royal Food Products. “It also allows us to reinvest in our employees and future equipment.”

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Since startup, the new system has delivered major productivity gains.

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“The day we turned it on, we saw a 24% increase in productivity,” Meyer shares. “Depending on the product, we’ve seen a 56–80% increase in output. It’s surpassed our expectations—an amazing asset.”

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Beyond performance improvements, the automated solution also enhanced accuracy and reduced waste.

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“Since implementing the new machine, we have better finished weights, less waste, more accurate counts, and easier labor requirements,” Meyer explains.

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PLAN IT’s team provided hands-on training and ongoing support throughout the project.

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“PLAN IT has been excellent to work with from start to finish,” Meyer adds. “They have a responsive support network, and I’d be happy to work with them again.”

This partnership has helped Royal Food Products remove production bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and unlock new growth opportunities demonstrating the real-world impact of smart, scalable automation.

Ready to elevate your packaging line? Connect with our team today for a free consultation and discover how smart automation can transform your operation.

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