FPS Food Process Solutions partners with MAF Gateways on complete french fry processing, packaging line in Egypt

EGYPT – FPS Food Process Solutions has partnered with MAF Gateways to deliver a complete potato processing line in Egypt, from raw receiving to frozen grading and packaging for french fries under the Beit El Gomla brand.

The fully integrated system will include raw potato receiving and peeling, pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment, blanching, cutting, drying, frying, freezing, grading, and packaging. 

FPS is a Canada-based company specialising in freezing, cooling, frying, and food processing equipment for the global food industry, with installations operating worldwide.

Mourade El Hassouni, General Manager for Middle East & Africa at FPS, stated that the company is excited to partner with MAF Gateways on this significant project in Egypt, aiming to elevate french fry quality and hygiene standards in the Egyptian market and beyond.

The Packaging Stage

The final step in the processing line is frozen grading and packaging, where finished french fries are sorted by size, shape, and quality, then packaged into consumer or foodservice formats. 

For a frozen french fry line, the packaging system must handle product at sub-zero temperatures, seal bags reliably despite condensation, and run at speeds that match the freezer output. 

FPS’s packaging integration means that MAF Gateways receives a single source of responsibility for the entire line: if a bag fails to seal, the packaging supplier cannot blame the freezer; the same company installed both. 

The packaged products will be distributed under the Beit El Gomla brand, a name that will appear on every bag and case.

Processing Technology for Quality

PEF treatment uses short electrical pulses to soften potato tissue, enabling precise cutting and reducing breakage. 

Blanching and SAPP treatment improve colour and texture by deactivating enzymes and preventing after-cooking darkening. 

The frying and freezing stages are where the final product quality is determined: proper frying sets texture; proper freezing preserves it. By leveraging FPS technology, MAF Gateways can improve efficiency through energy savings, heat recovery, and water optimization, supported by advanced recirculating CIP systems.

Export Capabilities

The new processing line is designed to support efficient large-scale frozen french fry production while improving operational performance, food safety standards, and export capabilities. 

Egypt’s location gives MAF Gateways access to European, Middle Eastern, and African markets that are significant importers of frozen fries. 

A complete line from a single supplier reduces the risk of production delays during commissioning, as FPS is responsible for all stages from potato intake to bagged product. 

El Hassouni noted that the company’s commitment to engineering excellence will drive long-term growth and innovation in the region.

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