Florigo / TNA — advanced frying systems for potato chips, snacks and extruded products
Florigo, now operating as TNA Florigo within the TNA Group, is a global reference in industrial frying technology. The brand is best known for its high-performance continuous fryers and oil management solutions, specifically engineered for the production of potato chips, French fries, snack pellets, extruded snacks and tortilla chips.
While TNA as a group offers a very broad portfolio of processing and packaging equipment, Barsso focuses primarily on Florigo frying lines and oil filtration systems. In selected cases, complete TNA lines may also be considered when they align with our technical scope and customer needs.
Who is Florigo / TNA?
Florigo has a long history as a specialist in industrial frying equipment, with machines installed worldwide in snack and potato processing plants. Following its integration into the TNA Group, Florigo continues to develop advanced frying solutions while benefiting from TNA’s broader engineering and system integration expertise.
Florigo fryers are designed for high throughput, stable oil control, uniform frying results and long-term reliability, making them a preferred choice for industrial snack producers.
What does Florigo / TNA do?
Florigo designs and manufactures continuous frying systems and oil management solutions that support:
- controlled frying of potato and snack products
- precise temperature and dwell time control
- stable oil quality and extended oil life
- high-capacity, continuous production
- integration into complete snack processing lines
Their fryers are engineered to handle a wide variety of raw materials and product shapes with consistent quality output.
Florigo frying systems — machines we follow
Barsso’s primary focus within the Florigo / TNA portfolio is on industrial fryers and oil filtration, including both legacy Florigo machines and new-generation TNA Florigo systems.
1) Classic Florigo Continuous Fryers (Legacy Systems)
Older Florigo continuous fryers are still widely used across the snack industry and remain highly valued for their robust construction and stable frying performance.
Key characteristics
- continuous belt-based frying
- stable oil circulation and heat transfer
- designed for long operational life
- suitable for refurbishment and reuse
Applications
- potato chips
- French fries
- snack pellets and extruded products
- tortilla chips
Barsso regularly supports customers with these legacy Florigo fryers, including sourcing, evaluation and resale.
2) TNA Florigo CONTI-PRO FF 3.1
The CONTI-PRO FF 3.1 is a high-capacity continuous fryer designed for precise frying of snack products.
Key features
- controlled oil flow and temperature zones
- optimised dwell time control
- designed for consistent colour and texture
- suitable for continuous industrial operation
Typical products
- potato chips
- tortilla chips
- extruded snacks
3) TNA Florigo CONTI-PRO PEL 3
The CONTI-PRO PEL 3 is specifically engineered for pellet frying applications, where product expansion and texture development are critical.
Process advantages
- controlled rapid heat transfer
- optimised expansion conditions
- uniform frying of pellets and 3D snacks
- high throughput with stable oil control
Applications
- snack pellets
- expanded extruded products
4) TNA Florigo BATCH-PRO 12
The BATCH-PRO 12 is a batch frying system designed for flexibility, product development and smaller production volumes.
Key strengths
- precise batch control
- ideal for R&D, seasonal products or specialty snacks
- controlled oil temperature and frying time
- consistent repeatability between batches
Applications
- specialty potato chips
- test runs for new snack products
- limited production volumes
5) TNA Florigo CONTI-PRO PC 3
The CONTI-PRO PC 3 is designed for potato chip processing, delivering consistent frying results for sliced potatoes.
Key features
- optimised oil flow for sliced products
- uniform frying and moisture removal
- stable colour development
- high-capacity continuous operation
Primary application
- potato chips
6) TNA Florigo VCA-PRO 3
The VCA-PRO 3 focuses on advanced oil circulation and control, ensuring stable frying conditions across the entire fryer.
Process benefits
- improved oil quality management
- reduced oil degradation
- uniform frying performance
- extended oil life
This system plays a key role in maintaining product consistency and lowering operating costs.
Oil filtration & oil management systems
In addition to fryers, oil filtration systems are a core part of the Florigo technology platform.
Key functions
- continuous or batch oil filtration
- removal of fines and residues
- improved oil stability
- reduced oil consumption
- improved product quality and shelf life
Effective oil management is essential for snack production, and Florigo systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with frying lines.
Products produced on Florigo fryers
Florigo frying systems are specifically designed for:
- potato chips
- French fries
- snack pellets
- extruded snacks
- tortilla chips
Each fryer configuration is optimised to match the thermal and mechanical requirements of these product types.
Other TNA equipment — short overview
While Barsso does not follow the full TNA portfolio, it is worth noting that TNA also supplies equipment for:
- seasoning and coating
- cooling and conveying
- weighing and distribution
- packaging and end-of-line automation
These technologies can be integrated into complete snack processing lines when required.
Barsso support — buying & selling Florigo / TNA equipment
At Barsso, we actively support both sides of the market for Florigo and TNA Florigo frying systems:
- Buying:
We help processors source the right Florigo fryer, oil filtration system or complete frying line — including both legacy Florigo machines and new TNA Florigo systems. - Selling:
We are also interested in purchasing Florigo / TNA fryers and oil management systems when machines become available due to upgrades, surplus capacity or line changes.
Whether you are looking to buy or sell Florigo / TNA frying equipment, Barsso provides expert advice, evaluation and market support.
