Capabilities and Technology

From Concept to Commercialization, CQC’s professionally trained staff across multiple departments works closely together with major food companies across North America to ensure we deliver a product that meets and exceeds their requirements.

Development and Testing

The Innovation Team works directly with our customers and our Operations Team when developing and testing new products:

• Project Definition with Customers
• Product Development and Sensory Testing
• Production Trial Runs

Processing and Production

Our Production Team bridges the gap between cutting edge technologies and old-world production techniques to produce excellent products time and again.  Our Production Team undergoes rigorous training and certifications on all steps of the production process including:

1. Batching – where all liquid and dry ingredients are mixed and the homogenization process begins
2. Pre-refining – consistent product wetting and particle reduction allow flavor and aroma development to match the required plasticity and fineness to downstream finish refiners
3. Finish Refining – continued flavor development occurs during the final particle reduction process when the pre-refined paste is passed through the roll gaps at high pressures
4. Conching – the final mixing, shearing, flavor and aroma development take place during the liquefaction process, resulting in a bulk confectionery coating with a structure conducive to the end use
5. Shaping/Packaging – bulk product can then be shaped into wafers, ribbons, chunks or a variety of drops and packaged into cases or shipped directly as bulk liquid for distribution