Abstract: An improved system and method for producing tortillas from a plurality of dough balls in a substantially continuously moving head press includes collating the dough balls in a feed section in which the product is deposited on a moving conveyor band. The product is then transferred to a reciprocating pressing apparatus where it is pressed to a desired diameter and thickness. The tortilla press operates in conjunction with the conveyor band in a closely controlled fashion to enable improved processing of the food product and resultant tortillas.