Deepchill® – Advanced Chiller for Vegetables & Fresh Produce
Download the brochure Why post-harvest cooling matters?
The moment produce is harvested, it still carries the heat of the field. That heat accelerates respiration, moisture loss, wilting and yellowing — the process that turns a freshly-picked crop into shrink before it ever reaches the customer. The faster field heat is removed, the longer the produce holds its quality, weight and appearance through the cold chain.
Deepchill® is built to remove that heat quickly and keep it removed — from harvest through packing, storage and shipping.
The Deepchill® difference
Deepchill’s advanced produce chiller consists of billions of pearl-like micro-crystals that fully coat products like broccoli, getting right into the crown and in between the individual florets to provide maximum cooling power. Because the crystals are pumpable and fine, they reach places layered ice can’t — such as the crown and florets of broccoli. This preserves the field-fresh quality of the product from harvest to packing to storage and shipping.
From reducing shipping weights, to increasing shelf life and shipping distances, Deepchill has enabled growers to improve their product quality, optimize operations, and ultimately grow their business. It works as an ideal chiller for vegetables & for packing produce such as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, carrots and asparagus. Its precise and reliable produce cooling capabilities help preserve freshness during long-distance transport.
Fast and uniform cooling
Field heat must be removed as soon as possible to avoid wilting and yellowing after harvest. With the fastest chilling rate — reducing core product temperature above freezing in 10 minutes — Deepchill® provides the most effective method to stop the degradation process. Because the fine crystals coat every surface evenly, cooling is uniform across the carton, making it a highly efficient chiller for vegetables and fresh produce immediately after harvest.
Longer shelf life
Deepchill® retains moisture far better than other icing methods, preventing produce from wilting or drying while reducing the respiration rate that drives post-harvest decline. By holding field-fresh quality from packing through storage and shipping, it keeps produce in an attractive, saleable condition throughout the cold chain. That preserved weight and appearance means less shrink, helping growers deliver fresh produce that arrives looking as good as the day it was harvested.
Long-lasting cooling
Deepchill® doesn’t leave hot pockets in shipping boxes. Its tiny 0.16mm crystals flow over and coat all surfaces, delivering consistent produce cooling throughout transit. They last longer during shipping than flake or crushed ice and require no re-icing — extending sales and shipping windows and expanding reach to farther markets. This makes Deepchill® highly dependable for long-distance cold chain logistics, keeping produce cold from packing to final destination.
Improved efficiency
Deepchill® is pumped directly into packing cartons, reducing the labour required to move ice and minimizing water and ice wastage. Because it’s pumped, it integrates into existing packing lines without manual ice handling — an entire skid of 48 boxes of broccoli can be Deepchilled in under a minute. Deepchill’s chiller for vegetables is also 20% more energy efficient to produce and apply, improving cooling efficiency without sacrificing speed.
Is Deepchill® right for your produce?
Deepchill® is used to cool and pack a range of field-harvested vegetables, including broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, carrots and asparagus. It’s used by growers, packhouses, wholesalers and exporters who need produce to arrive fresh after long-distance transport.
How Deepchill® compares to flake and crushed ice
| Flake / crushed ice | Deepchill® | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface coverage | Sits in layers; can leave hot pockets | Fine crystals flow over and coat all surfaces |
| Longevity in transit | Melts faster; may need re-icing | Lasts longer; no re-icing required |
| Moisture retention | Less effective at holding moisture | Retains moisture better; helps prevent wilting and drying |
| Application | Moved and applied manually | Pumped directly into cartons; less labor |
Beyond performance, Deepchill® systems are USDA-certified and eliminate contamination points to facilitate HACCP compliance — helping clients meet the quality and safety requirements of the most profitable markets.
Growing business through better cooling and preservation
See how adding Deepchill®, an efficient chiller for vegetables and fresh produce, helped Sandovegetales improve product shelf life, expand production and sell their broccoli to new markets.
Why TK Fresh Produce relies on Deepchill®?
TK Fresh Produce is a leading importer and wholesaler specializing in produce cooling and fresh produce distribution in Ontario, Canada. Since 2019, they have trusted Deepchill® as a reliable produce chiller solution for ice packing their produce boxes. In this testimonial, Vince Carpino, Vice President of TK Fresh, shares insights into Deepchill’s significant impact on their produce quality, shelf life, and operational efficiencies.
See if Deepchill® fits your operation
Every produce operation is different — different crops, volumes, distances and markets. The best way to know whether Deepchill® is right for yours is to talk through your specific cold-chain needs with our team.
Tell us what you grow or pack and where it needs to reach, and we’ll help you understand how Deepchill® would work for your produce, your packing line and your shipping windows.
Call (905) 856-0400 or get in touch now.