Stuart Rigby

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ABOUT STUART RIGBY

With over 20 years of experience in the food processing industry, I specialise in helping food, beverage, and pet food manufacturers optimise their production processes for maximum efficiency, quality, and profitability. My journey with Jet Cook Technology has been a remarkable one, combining innovation, collaboration and passion for food manufacturing.Having spent two years working hand-in-hand with some of the world’s leading fluid dynamic and process engineering experts, I was part of the team that adapted the original marine design Jet Cook unit to meet food-grade standards. Once we had a food grade system I then started the long trial process to fully evaluate the capabilities and limits. I worked hand in hand with the team at D C Norris to give us the system we have today. Since then we have run over trials across ready meals, soups, sauces, beverages, and desserts for global markets. These efforts have resulted in over 450 Jet Cook systems being installed worldwide, in countries such as Australia, Dubai, the USA, Japan, Mexico, Azerbaijan, South Africa, and Zambia.For me, food is more than a job - it’s a passion. The Jet Cook journey has not only allowed me to develop innovative technology but also to work in diverse countries, experience unique food cultures and collaborate with incredible teams and partners. Today, Jet Cook remains a work-in-progress system, continually evolving to meet the needs of the global food manufacturing industry.Key Achievements:Supported central kitchens in producing up to meals daily.Helped customers achieve energy and ingredient savings by streamlining production processes.Played a key role in installing 450+ Jet Cook systems globally.Areas of Expertise:Jet Cook Technology: High-speed, energy-efficient cooking systems.Ready Meals, Sauces, and Beverages: Process optimisation and quality assurance.Global Food Trends: Monitoring trends to inform product development.New Product Development: From conception to full production sign-off.Other Activities:Consulting with sales teams, strategic partners, and end-users to meet market demands.Advising customers on ingredient and energy savings.Supporting and developing agents, partners, and customers worldwide.Providing 24/7 product and process assistance to customers.