HPS’s advanced pigging technology helps recover up to 99.5% of product from pipelines, cutting costs, reducing downtime, and keeping production flowing
In these uncertain economic times and volatile market conditions, ‘business as usual’ is a high-risk strategy.
With cocoa prices at historic highs and cost pressures across the supply chain, chocolate manufacturers are under growing pressure to cut waste, improve yields, and protect profit margins.
That’s where HPS comes in.
As the global leader in advanced liquid product recovery – a form of “pigging” technology – which helps chocolate processors recover up to 99.5% of product from pipelines.
Whether you’re transferring cocoa liquor, milk chocolate, fillings, coatings, or confectionery products, HPS technology ensures more of your product makes it into packaging, not the drain.
Cut Waste, Reduce Costs and Keep Production Flowing
Pigging doesn’t just recover product, it delivers measurable savings across your entire operation:
- Faster changeovers with less cleaning
- Reduced rework and cross-contamination
- Less resources and energy usage
- Improved throughput and higher line uptime
- Prevents product from solidifying or blocking pipelines
By keeping product moving and pipelines clear, pigging maintains consistent quality and avoids the costly downtime caused by clogged chocolate – a critical advantage when dealing with temperature-sensitive materials.
In a market where ingredient costs are unpredictable and margins are tight, ‘business as usual’ is not the safe option it might feel.
HPS technology offers a low-risk, high-return investment with immediate impact.
How Pigging Works
At the heart of every HPS system is a specially designed hygienic projectile – the “pig.”
After each product run or transfer, the pig is automatically propelled (and returned) through the pipeline.
As it travels, it pushes the product to its destination, leaving the line virtually clear. This eliminates the need for time-consuming cleaning, reduces downtime, and prevents product from solidifying in the line.
Specially Designed for Chocolate Applications
Chocolate brings unique processing challenges, from managing viscosity and temperature to handling allergens, and recipe changeovers.
That’s why HPS systems are custom-designed for chocolate production.
Our pigging technology integrates seamlessly with jacketed pipelines, supports multi-flavour and allergen separation, and handles a wide range of viscosities, textures, and product types.
All while maintaining product integrity throughout the process.
Proven Results. Trusted Worldwide.
HPS has been innovating pigging technology for over 30 years, with systems across 35+ countries and customers including most of the worlds’ best-known chocolate manufacturers.
For example:
- A leading UK chocolate company reduced rework from 15% to under 1%, saving £2 million per year
- Log House Foods (USA) recovers up to 2,500 lbs of chocolate coating per cycle, improving lot control, eliminating flushing, and preventing freeze-ups
Solving the Real Challenges of Chocolate Processing
HPS pigging systems give chocolate manufacturers more than just product recovery, they provide control, consistency, and confidence across the production line.
With faster changeovers, less waste, and higher throughput, ROI often arrives in under 12 months, with benefits that last for years.
From system design to commissioning, automation, and aftercare, HPS delivers fully integrated pigging solutions, engineered specifically for the complex demands of chocolate processing.
Reducing your risk in these uncertain times.
