What is the difference between cooling, chilling and freezing?

In food processing, cooling, chilling, and freezing are distinct temperature reduction processes, each serving specific purposes: 1. Cooling:  Typically reduces product temperature to around ambient levels or slightly below  Often used for products that don’t require...

Seven things you need to know about frozen food

With frozen food sales in independent retail now worth £344 million—a 5.5% growth in just a year. What’s fueling this surge, and why frozen foods are essential for modern retailers? 1️⃣ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭-𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲: As living costs rise, shoppers are turning to...

Automated Track Cleaning System

At Korutek Engineering, our spiral freezers and chillers come standard with an 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦. This system ensures smooth and hygienic operations by removing debris, applying detergent, and rinsing with fresh water—keeping everything clean and...

UK Cold Chain Adds £14BN to the Economy

At Korutek Engineering, we are thrilled to be a part of the vibrant and economically significant UK cold chain industry. A recent report highlights that the UK’s cold chain industry contributes a staggering £𝟏𝟒 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 to the UK GDP, supports 𝟏𝟖𝟒,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 and...

Spotlight on the Growing Spiral Freezer Market

Did you know that the spiral freezer market is projected to reach a staggering $𝟕.𝟒𝟔 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 by 2030, growing at a steady 6% CAGR? With the demand for frozen foods surging globally, now might be the ideal time for businesses to capitalize on this growth! Here’s why...

Unlock the Future of Frozen Seafood

Did you know? The global frozen seafood market is 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐭 $𝟐𝟐.𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖, growing at a steady 𝟓.𝟔% 𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐑. The demand for quality, convenience, and longer shelf life is pushing this market into unprecedented growth. Are you ready to ride this wave? At...

Proactive Maintenance at its Best

We recently helped one of the largest sausage manufacturers in the UK avoid costly downtime by addressing a critical issue during a routine inspection. A rail wear strip had fallen off, which could have caused a major disruption in their production. By quickly...

Excellence in OEM Spare Parts Delivery

At Korutek Engineering, we prioritise quality, reliability, and strong customer partnerships to deliver exceptional solutions, including OEM Spare Parts and a wide range of engineering services. We are pleased to share the successful completion of a crucial shipment...

Industry 4.0 Meets Cold Chain: The Future of Freezing Systems

Did you know that recent technological advancements are transforming how we maintain and monitor industrial freezing systems? Innovations like 𝐈𝐨𝐓-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 and 𝐀𝐈-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 are making it easier than ever to ensure the highest food safety...

Driving Towards Net Zero with the Move to -15°C Initiative

At Korutek Engineering, we are passionate about sustainability and innovative solutions that pave the way for a greener future. One significant initiative making waves in the industry is the 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 -𝟏𝟓°𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, which aims to adjust freezer temperatures from -𝟏𝟖°𝐂...

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Freezer and Chiller Systems

At Korutek Engineering, we understand the importance of proactively identifying and addressing potential issues with your industrial freezers, chillers, and ambient coolers. Whether you’re looking to prevent problems before they arise or fix existing issues, our...

Revolutionising Nutrition: The Truth About Frozen Meals

In the fast-paced world of food production, innovation is key to meeting consumer demands for convenience without compromising health. Recent insights from Registered Dietitian Laura O’Hara challenge the misconception that frozen meals are unhealthy. Key...

Are you ready to elevate your operations?

In 2023, Korutek Engineering introduced its Service Maintenance Agreement (SMA), designed to provide comprehensive support for maintaining industrial freezers, chillers, and ambient coolers. Tailored to meet the distinct requirements of our customers, our SMA ensures...

Visit to Spiral Freezer, Newcastle

Site use Korutek’s spiral freezer to reach desired temperature for their products like sausages, rolls, buns etc. As a supplier of spiral Freezer, Korutek Engineering was asked for the: Replacement of Cracked Drive Adapter and oil seal. Replacement of Gear box oil....

Visit to 15 years Old Spiral Freezer, Rochester

Korutek’s spiral freezer is used to reach desired temperature of products like Bacons, rolls, Buns etc. As a supplier of spiral Freezer, Korutek Engineering was asked for: Troubleshooting and Fault finding of Machine. Machine Inspection. Troubleshooting and Fault...

Still using liquid nitrogen? NOW is the time to make a change.

Price rises are affecting all of us. Whether it’s energy, fuel, interest rates, the price of the pound or anything else, it’s affecting businesses just like ours and yours. Many factories use Cryogenic Spiral Freezers or IQF Tunnels which require Liquid Nitrogen to...

Leading spiral freezing specialists rebrand as Korutek Engineering

Eurotek Engineering, the UK-based specialists in industrial spiral freezing, chilling and cooling systems, have rebranded as Korutek Engineering. The rebrand is part of our ongoing mission to become a global leader in creating innovative and reliable solutions for our...

Nobody likes it when things go wrong

Nobody likes it when things go wrong. It always seems to happen at the worst time, doesn’t it? Your washing machine breaks down when you’ve just got back from holiday, your car packs in when you’re on the way to an important meeting, or your spiral freezer conks out...

We all love a Bank Holiday

I love a Bank Holiday. And here’s a fun fact for you – the May Day Bank Holiday is the only one that falls in term time in England and Wales. Which means it feels like a HUGE bonus for children, teachers, and families. Now, not everyone is off on a Bank Holiday, and...

Cold Room Blast Freezer or Compact Spiral Series?

Cold Room Blast Freezers and our Compact Spiral Series both do broadly the same job, right? So, what’s the difference, and what should you be looking for to keep your production in the best shape? Food manufacturing is a complex and precise process, and any gains in...

How Do I Know What’s Best?

Knowing what’s best isn’t always easy. When you’re presented with multiple options, your go-to might be to look for the cheapest solution – or maybe you look for the highest quality. For me, it’s ALWAYS the one with the least amount of hassle. That means long-term...

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail

In the food production sector, preparation is everything. Every element is meticulously planned and production schedules, yearly plans, summer shutdowns, Christmas rushes and everything in between are accounted for. After all, being able to keep your spiral freezer...

Efficient Food Manufacturing For A Chaotic World

Rahim Ali, our Managing Director, recently hosted a presentation with the Local Food Innovation Cluster. We were focusing on ‘Efficient Food Manufacturing For A Chaotic World’ to understand how continuous production in food manufacturing can help reduce waste, lower...
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