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Sanitary Finish: Your First Line of Defense Against Contamination
In food manufacturing, appearances deceive. A machine may look spotless, but shiny isn’t smooth—and only smooth is sanitary. Rough welds and surface crevices trap residue and microbes, putting food safety, compliance, and uptime at risk. That’s why sanitary finish isn’t a spec—it’s a strategy. What Makes a Surface Truly “Sanitary”? Food safety authorities like the…
Configure-to-Order: Custom Without the Wait
In food manufacturing, speed and flexibility matter. Starting every project from scratch adds risk and delay, but “off-the-shelf” systems rarely fit. That’s why Blentech uses a Configure-to-Order (CTO) process—a smarter way to get equipment tailored to your needs, without reinventing the wheel. How It Works We start with a library of proven, engineered modules—cookers, conveyors,…
Inside Dafgårds: A Lasting Partnership with Blentech
Since 1996, Swedish food manufacturer Dafgårds has relied on Blentech systems to support a wide range of products—from traditional stews and sauces to modern plant-based meals. In this video, we go behind the scenes to show how thoughtful engineering, long-term support, and durable equipment continue to deliver value. Long-Term Tools for Long-Term Growth Dafgårds’ operations…
Dielectric Grease & Sensor Reliability in Washdown Environments
A simple maintenance step to protect sensors, reduce downtime, and improve reliability in washdown food production environments. At Blentech, we engineer our systems to perform in the most demanding food production environments, including areas with high-pressure washdowns. Even though our sensor cabling is wash-down rated, one simple practice can go a long way in protecting…
Welcoming JOFERSA – Blentech’s New Partner in Spain
Blentech Welcomes Jofersa to Our Global Partner Network At Blentech, we believe strong partnerships help build great food. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Jason Tolve and the JOFERSA team as our representative for food processing equipment in Spain. With 50 years of experience, JOFERSA is a trusted partner to Spanish food manufacturers. Their strengths…
Blentech Named One of the North Bay’s Best Places to Work — For the 4th Time!
We’re proud to share that Blentech Corporation has been named one of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025 — our fourth time earning this honor! Our People Drive Innovation Our employees are the driving force behind Blentech’s success in designing advanced food processing systems, from cutting-edge equipment to smart software….
Upgrade Your Spring Roll Line: Solve Mixing, Cooling & Yield Challenges with VersaTherm
If you’re already producing spring rolls, you know the challenges: holding texture through cooking, maintaining consistent yields, and hitting food safety targets without slowing down production. Our customers came to us with these exact issues — and we designed the VersaTherm Blending Cooker to solve them. Watch our spring roll video to see how it…
Smarter Production, Same Trusted Equipment: How Hanssens Catering Leveled Up with Blentech Automation
When a company runs 12 Blentech kettles for nearly two decades you know they’re serious about quality and consistency. But Hanssens Catering in Wevelgem, Belgium didn’t stop there. In 2024, this longtime Blentech customer took their food production to the next level with a full automation retrofit—adding our AutoChef® and ARTIS® platforms to their existing…
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Bringing Tomato Sauce Production to Scale: How Blentech Innovates for Consistency and Quality
At the Blentech Innovation Center, we help food processors take the guesswork out of scaling up their recipes. Through rigorous testing and process optimization, we ensure that equipment upgrades lead to improved efficiency, consistency, and product quality. Our Horizontal Kettle transforms traditional sauce-making by preserving natural flavors while ensuring precision blending and sautéing, for home-cooked…
World Mithai Namkeen Convention and Expo 2024
We’re excited to introduce Blentech’s innovative solutions to the world of Indian cuisine. Our advanced cooking technology is designed to address the unique challenges of traditional dishes like curries and prepared snacks, offering a precise, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional kettle cooking. Visit Dan and Jeffrey from Blentech at the World Mithai Namkeen Convention…