PPM Technologies has introduced the third generation of its FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system, expanding the capabilities of a platform designed to combine liquid and dry seasoning in a single, standardized unit for food processors. The company said the latest model builds on field feedback and is intended to improve operational flexibility, sanitation, and ease of use across a wide range of applications.

The FlavorWright All-in-One Gen 3 is positioned as a compact, portable, plug-and-play solution for continuous coating of products including snacks, nuts, confectionery, cereals, vegetables, fruits and frozen foods. PPM Technologies operates as part of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group.

According to the company, several of the upgrades incorporated into the third-generation system reflect direct input from processors already using the platform. “Many of the enhancements in the Gen 3 came directly from processors in the field who told us what would make their systems reliable, efficient and easy to operate. These are practical updates that bring real value,” said Jack Lee, Duravant Group President – Food Sorting and Handling.

A series of design changes focus on improving day-to-day operation and plant integration. The Gen 3 system introduces a programmable light alarm beacon that provides visual alerts related to system status, product levels and process conditions. Electrical wiring is routed through the machine frame, a change intended to support safe operation and simplify washdown procedures.

PPM has also extended the Mini VF infeed conveyor and added new side guards to help maintain consistent product flow and reduce spillage during operation. Optional forklift mounts have been introduced to allow the unit to be moved more safely within processing facilities, reflecting the system’s emphasis on portability and flexible deployment.

The seasoning drum itself has been updated with several new features. Enhanced magnetic drum mounts are designed to support higher-capacity applications, particularly when handling denser products such as nuts. An angle indicator has been added to help operators set and replicate drum positions more consistently between runs.

For processors requiring greater durability or specific hygiene and detection requirements, PPM is offering an optional bolt-on stainless-steel drum. The company said this option accommodates customizable flight configurations and is suitable for high-temperature products, frozen foods, or operations that require metal-detectable components in product contact areas.

Sanitation remains a central design consideration for the platform. The FlavorWright All-in-One Gen 3 is built with food-grade materials throughout and offers IP65-rated washdown capability. Quick-release components on both the seasoning hopper and the plastic drum are intended to enable rapid changeovers, which PPM says can be completed in as little as five minutes depending on the application.

From a systems perspective, the FlavorWright All-in-One is described as a pre-engineered, standardized solution, an approach aimed at reducing lead times and delivering a more economical price point compared with fully bespoke installations. Processors can choose between volumetric or gravimetric metering configurations, with the gravimetric option incorporating load cells for applications where higher dosing accuracy is required.

The system is designed to integrate with upstream and downstream equipment using Ethernet or 24-volt signals. When configured accordingly, the All-in-One’s human-machine interface can be used to monitor and control connected systems, allowing processors to tailor the level of automation and control to their operational needs and workforce capabilities.

PPM said the FlavorWright All-in-One Gen 3 will be supported by its global service organization, which provides installation assistance, preventive maintenance and technical support. Remote commissioning capabilities are also available, enabling setup, training and programming support to be delivered via an internet connection, reducing the need for on-site service visits.