Jam and ketchup production lines from Bigtem, supplied in North America by VegTech Systems, deliver complete turnkey solutions for high-quality jam, jelly, marmalade, and ketchup manufacturing.

Jam and ketchup production systems are designed for consistent flavor, color, texture, and food safety. These lines handle a wide range of fruits and vegetables and support capacities from small-scale to industrial production.

Complete Jam & Ketchup Processing Line Flow

Our turnkey jam and ketchup production line includes:

• Receiving & Washing: Intake systems and high-efficiency washers for raw fruits and tomatoes.
• Sorting & Preparation: Quality sorting, peeling (for tomatoes), and crushing.
• Cooking & Concentration: Steam-jacketed kettles or continuous cookers for precise temperature and evaporation control.
• Sugar & Ingredient Dosing: Accurate dosing of sugar, spices, vinegar, and other ingredients.
• Pasteurization: High-temperature short-time pasteurization for shelf-stable products.
• Filling & Sealing: Hot-fill or aseptic filling into jars, bottles, or pouches.
• Labeling & Packaging: Automated labeling and case packing systems.

Bigtem Engineering Highlights:

• 53+ years of experience with 35+ engineers.
• Vertical integration for custom sanitary design and full-line automation.
• Food-grade stainless steel construction with easy-clean features.
• Precise temperature and process control for consistent product quality.

Commercial Benefits

• Consistent Quality: Precise cooking and dosing deliver repeatable flavor and texture.
• High Yield: Efficient evaporation and minimal waste.
• Labor Savings: Automated systems reduce manual intervention.
• Flexibility: Handles multiple recipes (jam, jelly, ketchup, sauce) on the same line.
• Food Safety: Reliable pasteurization meets strict regulatory standards.
• Strong ROI: Premium products, reduced waste, and efficient production deliver fast payback.

Typical Applications:

• Retail jam and jelly in jars
• Ketchup and tomato sauce production
• Private-label and foodservice products
• Fruit-based spreads and preserves

Why Choose VegTech Systems + Bigtem?

We are your true process partner — providing complete jam and ketchup production lines with seamless integration and local North American support.

Our team understands the challenges of sauce and preserve production, including recipe consistency, color retention, viscosity control, and the need for both small-batch flexibility and high-volume efficiency.

Tell us your target products (jam, ketchup, sauce, etc.), capacity, current bottlenecks, and facility details. We will prepare a customized layout and budgetary proposal — usually within 5 business days.

Request a Quote → Call: (414) 378-9956 | sales@vegtechsystems.com