Hydropac, a leading innovator in temperature-controlled packaging, has launched a new HydroFreeze water-based ice pack range, designed for food and beverage cold chain efficiency.

The product launch marks a significant upgrade in Hydropac’s ice pack offering, cementing its commitment to helping food brands protect product quality, improve operations, and meet growing sustainability expectations.

Compared to gel-based ice packs, the new HydroFreeze is 18.75% faster to freeze, bringing significant energy savings, especially critical for peak periods or same-day dispatch.

Maintains stable phase change at -21°C, offering extended cold chain protection. The water-based solution performs as effectively as gel but reduces waste and allows for easier disposal. Water based ice packs also require less CO₂ to produce than their gel equivalents.

Compared to the original water-based ice pack, the next generation are 51% faster to freeze. If a DTC meal delivery company typically conditions 1,000 coolant packs overnight, with the new HydroFreeze ice packs, they can freeze the same volume in 6 hours instead of 12, freeing up freezer space for other stock and enabling same-day conditioning in response to last-minute orders.

Additionally, freeze-down temperature reduced from -30°C to -25°C. This means suppliers can switch to standard commercial freezing units, reducing the need for ultra-low-temperature infrastructure, saving capital investment and cutting CO₂ emissions from lower energy use.

“In the demanding world of chilled and frozen food logistics, every minute and every degree counts. Our new HydroFreeze ice packs work smarter, faster, and cleaner,” said Colin Rowland, managing director at Hydropac. “Our customers in the food sector face intense pressure - from ever-tighter delivery schedules to ESG scrutiny. This upgrade is our answer, helping them reduce spoilage, lower energy bills, and move toward more sustainable operations.”

With stronger performance, improved efficiency, and better sustainability credentials, this next generation of HydroFreeze is designed to keep food products safe, stable, and consistently protected throughout the cold chain, helping brands and retailers preserve freshness, reduce waste, and build smarter operations from packhouse to doorstep.

About Hydropac
Hydropac is a leading provider of temperature-controlled packaging solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of insulated packaging materials. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Hydropac serves diverse industries, including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, retail and healthcare. Trusted by leading companies including Butternut Box, Parsley Box, and other industry leaders.