SALT LAKE CITY, UT (December 12,
2024) — Sojo Industries, a pioneering company in mobile automation and robotics
for food and beverage assembly, has entered a strategic partnership with Blue
Chip Beverage, a leading co-packing and manufacturing provider, to deliver
cutting-edge and adaptable production solutions to the industry, leveraging the
patented Sojo Flight™ system now operational at Blue Chip Beverage’s facilities
in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Sojo Flight™ system redefines
traditional manufacturing processes, enabling the establishment of modular,
automated production lines. By circumventing conventional supply chain
limitations, the system significantly enhances speed-to-market while simultaneously
reducing environmental impact and operational complexities.
The Sojo Industries-Blue Chip
Beverage partnership offers both tray pack and carton/variety pack packaging
for beverage clients. In addition, Blue Chip Beverage’s Salt Lake City
headquarters serves as a key shipping lane for the western region, facilitating
efficient transportation from Texas to California.
“Steve brings extensive experience
and a proven track record in the beverage industry,” said Barak Bar-Cohen,
Founder and CEO of Sojo Industries. “Our partnership with Blue Chip Beverage
exemplifies the integration of mobility, modularity, and advanced technology
into a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, ultimately benefiting brands
and consumers alike. We are thrilled to support Steve and the entire Blue Chip
team in this endeavor.”
“This partnership marks an exciting
milestone for Blue Chip Beverage as we enhance our capabilities to better serve
our customers,” said Steve Finn, President of Blue Chip Beverage. “With Sojo
Flight™, we can provide even more agile and efficient co-packing solutions that
align with the evolving needs of the beverage industry.”
The integration of Sojo Flight™ at
Blue Chip Beverage’s facilities has already demonstrated significant results,
underscoring its effectiveness in improving supply chain resilience and
operational efficiency.
“The Sojo Flight™ system equips
brands to respond swiftly to market opportunities,” stated Julie Perryman, Vice
President of Commercial Development at Sojo Industries. “We now support a wide
range of variety and multipack formats found in retail and club environments,
which not only unlocks exciting growth opportunities for brands but also
substantially reduces freight, packaging, and logistics costs—resources that
can be reinvested for further growth.”
Together, Blue Chip Beverage and
Sojo Industries are establishing an advanced manufacturing model that
harmonizes innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. For beverage brands
seeking reliable co-packing solutions, this partnership represents a forward-thinking
approach to overcoming manufacturing challenges and unlocking new growth
opportunities.
About Sojo Industries:
Sojo
industries is a fast-growing technology company, engaged in advanced robotics,
mobile manufacturing and modular packaging solutions delivering efficient
packaging and assembly services for the food and beverage industry. Along with
Sojo Shield™, its newly launched blockchain-based track-and-trace platform, for
geolocating products across the food and beverage supply chain, the company is
a pioneer in variety packaging solutions, working with major brands. Sojo
Industries was founded in 2021 after Barak was inspired to fuse his business
background with his late father’s scientific endeavors-making mobile manufacturing
a reality.
About Blue Chip Group:
Blue
Chip Group is a leading provider of dry and dehydrated food products for
emergency, utility and daily use under its well respected Augason Farms
brand. Since launching its famous
Morning Moo’s in 1972, the company has crafted and refined hundreds of
self-stable foods to ensure its customers are prepared for any emergency and,
increasingly, can satisfy their needs for flavorful, convenient and cost
effective easy to prepare meals, fruits and vegetables and dairy products that
fit today’s on the go lifestyle. In
addition, the company manufactures dry food products for other customers who
desire the same quality and safety for their consumers. Finally, Blue Chip Group is a growing
independent beverage solutions provider for National, Regional and Emerging
branded beverage companies.