Once Again Upgrades Almond & Peanut Butter Production

Nunda, NY – Once Again Nut Butter has installed new equipment in its almond and peanut butter facilities to meet the growing demand for its products. In the almond butter room, a new roaster, state-of-the-art mill, four-head filler, and pack-out machine were added to increase efficiency and automation. The equipment fills, packs, and shrink wraps the jars, creating a more ergonomic environment for the operators, who now simply need to place the finished case onto the pallet. The 100-horsepower mill and roaster are also able to produce more pounds of almond butter per hour than they did before, and the larger filler is doing double the quantity. With its industrial business expanding, Once Again also installed a second Bühler roaster to its dedicated peanut butter facility. The new roaster doubles the company’s peanut butter capacity, while also allowing the team to run regular trials to further increase production and efficiency going forward. The equipment is housed in Once Again’s SQF Certified, 37,000 square-foot peanut facility, which was opened in 2016 to prevent the cross-contamination of allergens. The company’s tree nut and seed butters, including cashew butters, sunflower butters, and tahini, are produced in a separate, SQF Certified facility nearby. Sold in 16oz glass jars and squeeze packs, Once Again’s peanut and almond butters are available for retailers across the country to carry, along with 12oz jars of four almond butter varieties. 5lb, 9lb and 35lb bulk tubs for foodservice and industrial customers are also available. A pioneer in ethical and sustainable business practices, all of the 100% employee-owned company’s organic and natural products are Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and part of the brand’s Honest in Trade sustainability program.