Raque Food Systems Highlights Advanced Pastry Shell System and Rare Ready-to-Install Parfait Line Opportunity
June 10, 2026 | 3 min to read
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – As food manufacturers gathered for the 2026 International Deli, Dairy & Bakery Association (IDDBA) Show, Raque Food Systems is highlighting its advanced Pastry Shell System and a unique opportunity for manufacturers seeking to expand production quickly: a complete Parfait Production Line available for immediate purchase and installation.
With growing demand for labor-saving automation and consistent product quality, manufacturers are increasingly looking for equipment that can streamline production without compromising the finished product. Raque’s Pastry Shell System is engineered to meet those challenges, providing reliable, repeatable production for a wide variety of sweet and savory pastry applications.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the system can accommodate a range of pastry shell sizes and configurations while helping manufacturers reduce manual handling and improve overall production efficiency. The automated process ensures uniform filling, shaping and forming, resulting in a consistent finished product from the first shell to the last.
“Consistency is critical in bakery production,” said Justin Penland, Director of Sales and Marketing at Raque Food Systems. “Our Pastry Shell System helps manufacturers produce a high-quality product at scale while reducing labor demands and increasing operational efficiency. It’s a solution designed to support long-term growth and evolving production needs.”
Members of the Raque team attended the IDDBA 2026 show, connecting with bakery, deli and dairy manufacturers to discuss production challenges, automation opportunities and custom equipment solutions.
In addition to its custom-engineered systems, Raque is also offering something rarely available from the company: a fully assembled Parfait Production Line that is ready for deployment. Because Raque primarily designs and builds equipment tailored to each customer’s specific production requirements, opportunities to purchase a complete production-ready system are uncommon.
The available line is designed to support layered dessert, dairy and snack cup applications and may be particularly attractive to manufacturers looking to increase capacity, launch a new product line or accelerate growth without the lead times typically associated with a custom equipment project.
“Most of our work begins with a blank sheet of paper and a customer’s unique production goals,” said Penland, “The availability of a complete parfait line is unusual for us and presents a unique opportunity for manufacturers who want to get up and running quickly.”
Raque works closely with customers to develop systems tailored to their production goals, facility requirements and product specifications. From initial concept and engineering through installation and ongoing support, the company’s team focuses on delivering solutions that improve performance and maximize return on investment.
Food manufacturers who attend the IDDBA 2026 are encouraged to connect with the Raque team to learn more about the company’s Pastry Shell System, available Parfait Production Line and custom processing and automation solutions.
About Raque Food Systems
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Raque Food Systems designs and builds custom food-packaging machinery for some of the world’s largest food brands. From liquid filling and particulate depositing to tray sealing and topping systems, Raque equipment is known for its precision, durability, and long service life. With 50 years of innovation and customer partnership, Raque continues to deliver solutions that help manufacturers increase efficiency, maintain quality, and grow with confidence.