Blentech Corporation, Santa Rosa, Calif., said it shipped several new custom steam jacketed cookers to a Belgian food processor.

Said Blentech, "The equipment was the second shipment of such cookers to that processor, where the machines are used to cook wholesome meals distributed daily from a central kitchen to schools and other institutions around the region."

Company officials noted that Belgian operation is particularly unique in because each machine is operated by a certified chef who prepares 1,000- to 2,000-lb. batches of specialty foods off of a menu, which changes daily. The Blentech cookers let the chefs interface fully with the machine using techniques -- such as sautéing, browning, and braising -- that are otherwise not possible on industrial processing equipment.

Blentech has more than 24 years of experience designing and building custom food processing equipment.  Most notably, Blentech specializes in the batch and continuous processing of foods used in prepared and ready meals. Blentech equipment is ideal for refrigerated and frozen chef-inspired entrees, premium ready meals as well as flavored rice dishes and other specialty foods.