Sustainable Food Production Starts with Smarter Engineering

Reduce Your Environmental impact

At DC Norris, we’re helping food manufacturers reduce their environmental impact with intelligent, energy-efficient processing systems. Whether you’re producing ready meals, sauces, soups or pet food, our innovative equipment is designed to minimise energy, water and waste — without compromising on product quality or throughput.

Supporting Sustainable Manufacturing Goals

From net-zero targets and energy savings to waste reduction and compliance with ESG frameworks, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to operate more sustainably. DC Norris equipment and technologies are built to deliver long-term environmental and cost-saving benefits across every stage of production.

✅ Energy-Efficient Processing

Our patented Jet Cook™ Technology dramatically reduces cook times and energy consumption compared to traditional methods. With rapid heating, advanced steam technology and no need for heated vessel surfaces, Jet Cook offers thermal efficiency that translates directly into lower utility costs and a reduced carbon footprint.

Similarly, our Cook Quench Chill Adapt system is designed with energy-saving in mind — using intelligent controls, water-saving designs and efficient heating to reduce the energy required during cooking and chilling phases.

💧 Water Savings by Design

 The Cook Quench Chill Adapt system maximises water savings through a combination of intelligent design features:

• Smaller tank capacities
  
• 5 variable water levels tailored to different products and batch sizes. This intelligent approach allows for smaller tank sizes, saving space, energy, and water – all without compromising on performance.
  
• Starch Removal System for water reuse across multiple batches
  

Internal stainless steel heat exchangers continuously chill and regulate the quench and chill water temperature, allowing water to be recirculated efficiently throughout the process. These heat exchangers are included in the in-place cleaning cycle and can be back-flushed to maintain hygiene and performance.

♻️ Less Waste, More Yield

Precision temperature control, high-speed cooking and advanced agitation technology ensure that food is cooked quickly and consistently — reducing burn-on, overcooking and product loss. This leads to higher yields, less wasted raw material, and reduced need for manual rework or disposal.

🌍 Lower Carbon Footprint

By reducing energy and water usage and improving efficiency, DC Norris systems help manufacturers reduce their overall carbon footprint. Faster batch times and compact system footprints also contribute to reduced operational emissions — whether you’re working at industrial scale or in a central production kitchen.

🔧 Built to Last

All DC Norris equipment is designed for durability, efficiency and long service life. Manufactured in the UK from high-grade stainless steel, our systems are built to withstand the rigours of 24/7 production with minimal maintenance.

We also offer retrofitting and upgrade options, allowing you to improve the sustainability of your existing equipment without full replacement.

📈 Real-World Results

In a recent project for a central production facility in Saudi Arabia, our systems enabled the daily production of over half a million meals with dramatically reduced energy and water consumption — setting a new benchmark for sustainable large-scale food processing.

You can also read how Pets Choice achieved energy and cost savings in pet food production using our flexible Jet Process system.

[📖 View Case Studies →]

A Long-Term Commitment to Innovation

We believe sustainability and performance go hand in hand. That’s why our in-house R&D team continues to develop technologies that reduce waste, save energy, and support circular manufacturing practices. We work closely with customers to meet their sustainability targets while improving efficiency, quality and profitability.