Kraft Heinz Cairo turned complexity into a competitive advantage with Sidel complete line expertise for ketchup glass containers

The challenge

One major downside of using individual machines and multiple equipment vendors is the difficulty of identifying clear ownership and accountability when production issues arise. This can impact line efficiency, maintenance responsiveness, operational costs, and overall production uptime. 

But why manage multiple standalone machines and suppliers when a single partner can take full responsibility for your complete packaging line? 

For sauce and dressing manufacturers, production complexity is often increased by product viscosity variations, ambient/hot-fill requirements, frequent SKU changes, glass handling constraints, and strict food safety standards. Managing these challenges across disconnected equipment suppliers can limit operational performance and slow down production optimization. 

Discover how Kraft Heinz Egypt partnered with Sidel for its new tomato ketchup and sauces line in glass bottles in Cairo.

The solution

As a complete line provider, Sidel offers a single point of contact, design responsibility, and project ownership for food and beverage packaging lines. 

A 360° holistic approach with:  

  • Accurate and proven line design  
  • Advanced line engineering and integration expertise  
  • One dedicated partner ensuring seamless project management  
  • High-performance equipment with intuitive operability  
  • Guaranteed OEE and line efficiency targets  
  • In-depth line assessment, digital tools, and smart services 

Sidel’s complete line expertise for sauces and dressings includes:  

  • Glass bottle conveying and handling optimization  
  • Filling solutions for viscous products such as ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces, and condiments  
  • Hygienic design supporting food safety and product integrity  
  • Supply of labelling, case packing, palletizing, and end-of-line equipment and automation  
  • Faster changeovers for multi-SKU production environments  
  • Line monitoring and performance analytics to maximize productivity

The outcome

Sidel delivers a unified line approach that removes complexity from packaging operations while providing:  

  • Greater line availability and operational efficiency  
  • Increased value for line managers, operators, and maintenance teams  
  • Improved safety and reduced production downtime  
  • Simplified maintenance and faster issue resolution 

Our solutions help food manufacturers focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality products to market efficiently, safely, and consistently. 

One complete line partner for higher performance and peace of mind