The Tanis x Aasted Integrated Candy Bar Line is a next-generation production solution that brings together two leading specialists in confectionery technology to create a fully integrated, end-to-end manufacturing platform for candy bars, protein bars and layered confectionery products.
A partnership of expertise
Built around the philosophy “Two Experts, One Bar Solution” the partnership combines Tanis’ expertise in confectionery mass preparation, cooking, aeration and blending with Aasted’s advanced capabilities in forming, cooling, cutting and enrobing. Together, these complementary technologies create a seamless production process that delivers superior product quality, greater operational efficiency and unprecedented manufacturing flexibility.
A key innovation of the line is the replacement of traditional slab-forming and slitting processes with advanced rope extrusion technology. Using the Aasted Alice™ Extruder, individual product ropes are produced directly instead of creating large slabs that require cutting and rework. This approach significantly reduces product waste, eliminates trim losses and minimizes equipment complexity, while improving consistency and process control throughout production.
The system is designed to handle a wide variety of confectionery masses, including nougat, caramel, aerated products, protein-based formulations and products containing inclusions such as nuts. Manufacturers can easily switch between recipes, formats and product structures, providing the flexibility required to respond quickly to evolving consumer trends and market demands.
Sustainable and efficient
Sustainability and efficiency have been central design priorities. By eliminating traditional slab forming, reducing waste streams and optimizing production flow, the integrated line enables manufacturers to lower resource consumption and improve overall equipment effectiveness. Its compact footprint further reduces factory space requirements while simplifying operation and maintenance.
The result is a highly scalable platform capable of delivering consistent product quality from pilot-scale innovation through to full industrial production. Every stage, from ingredient preparation and cooking to final enrobing and cooling, is engineered to work as one synchronized system. This ensures reliable throughput, precise process control and exceptional product integrity across a broad range of bar applications.
By combining Dutch and Danish engineering excellence, the Tanis x Aasted Integrated Candy Bar Line establishes a new benchmark for modern confectionery manufacturing. It is a solution that enables producers to innovate faster, operate more sustainably and manufacture premium-quality bars with greater efficiency than ever before.
