Royal Food Products Scales Production

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 rise, the company faced increasing pressure to boost throughput without sacrificing product quality or profitability. Their existing manual packaging process was labor-intensive and created bottlenecks that limited growth.

Solution

To support their expansion goals, Royal Food Products partnered with PLAN IT Packaging Systems to automate and modernize their packaging operations. The solution included a MarsCompak vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) line paired with an integrated ELITEWEIGH™ multihead scale.

Key elements of the solution included:

• High-Speed, Accurate Weighing: The ELITEWEIGH™ multihead scale delivered consistent, accurate weights to improve finished product quality and reduce giveaway.
• Automated VFFS Packaging: The MarsCompak VFFS system replaced a manual process, significantly increasing throughput while reducing labor requirements.
• Scalable Automation: The turnkey system was designed to support current demand while allowing room for future growth.

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

Implementation

PLAN IT Packaging worked closely with Royal Food Products to ensure a smooth startup and seamless integration into their existing production environment. The PLAN IT team provided hands-on training and responsive ongoing support, enabling operators to quickly adopt the new system and maximize performance from day one.

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

Results

Since commissioning the new automated packaging line, Royal Food Products has seen immediate and measurable improvements:

• Increased Productivity: A 24% productivity increase on day one, with output gains ranging from 56–80% depending on the product.
• Improved Accuracy & Reduced Waste: Better finished weights, more accurate counts, and less product waste.
• Lower Labor Requirements: Automation simplified operations and reduced the need for manual handling.
• Higher Throughput: Removal of packaging bottlenecks unlocked new capacity to support continued growth.

“It’s surpassed our expectations—an amazing asset.” - Paul Meyer

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This partnership helped Royal Food Products improve efficiency, protect quality, and position their operation for long-term, scalable growth—demonstrating the real-world impact of smart automation.

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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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