Casa Gourmet - A Finnish food manufacturer of Mediterranean delights
- Clientele includes retail chains, other food manufacturers and restaurant chains
- Casa Gourmet specializes in sauces, salads, jams, marinades, salsas, mayonnaises and more
- Daily production ranges from 500 to 1,000 kg per day with Dieta kettles
Petri Klemetti, CEO of Casa Gourmet, trusts Dieta Kettles' consistent performance every day
Starting Point: Challenges Before Dieta Kettles
Before implementing Dieta kettles, Casa Gourmet faced significant production challenges. The older kettles were too small and required frequent repairs, leading to inefficiencies in production.
These limitations risked meeting the demand, especially the growing demand of boiled delicacies like cream sauces and jams.
Additionally, the company was preparing to move to new facilities, which required flexible, free standing kettles that wouldn’t need to be bolted to the floor before and after the move.
The Solution: Mixing Dieta Kettles
After thorough research and collaboration at industry events, Casa Gourmet selected two 300-litre and one 200-litre Dieta Genier ACE kettles with advanced features. These kettles were chosen for their:
- Capacity and Durability: Perfect for high-volume production, meeting daily targets reliably.
- Superior Mixing Options: Adjustable mixing speeds and directions ensure consistent results, even for delicate products.
- Ergonomic Features: Integrated outlets allow products to be pumped out without manual lifting, enhancing both efficiency and employee safety.
“The consistency these kettles provide is remarkable. They perform exactly as programmed, delivering uniform results every time,” says Petri Klemetti, CEO of Casa Gourmet.
A Collaborative Approach: Co-Development with Dieta
Dieta’s commitment to customer-focused innovation has been a game-changer for Casa Gourmet. The two companies worked closely on product development, resulting in design improvements that make the kettles even more hygienic and easy to clean. For example, mixer attachment details have been refined to enhance sanitation.
“Dieta is a very flexible and supportive partner to work with. Their base product is reliable and robust, and there’s a mutual openness to collaborate on product development,” Klemetti adds.
A Pioneer in 360°Sense Integration
As perfect example of mutual collaboration, Casa Gourmet also became a pilot site for Dieta’s innovative 360°Sense temperature measurement solution. The system, launched last year, was integrated into one of Casa Gourmet’s kettles to provide real-time temperature monitoring during production. This advanced feature ensures even greater precision in cooking processes, reinforcing product consistency and quality.
“The opportunity to be involved in the Sense360 pilot was fruitful. It allowed us to explore a new way to utilize a more precise temperature management for exceptional quality standards,” says Klemetti.
Results: Streamlined Production and Versatility
Since installing Dieta kettles, Casa Gourmet has seen improvements in production efficiency and product quality. The kettles’ versatility has allowed them to soon expand their product range to desserts like mousses and jellies.
The advanced mixing capabilities have been especially beneficial.
“The ability to adjust speeds and directions means we can handle everything from sauces to thick jams and from marinating olives to mixing tzatziki, which requires extremely gentle mixing,” Klemetti explains.
Moreover, the ergonomic features have enhanced workplace safety and staff satisfaction, with employees appreciating the ease of emptying and cleaning the kettle, features that have reduced physical strain while obtaining the strict hygiene requirements in the food production industry.
A Recommendation for Food Producers
For companies considering Dieta kettles, Klemetti offers this advice:
“If you’re looking for reliability, flexibility, and real value for money, Dieta is the best choice. The Genier kettles are multi-functional and robust, and they produce exactly what they are programmed to produce. These kettles have transformed our production process and allowed us to maintain the highest standards for our customers.”
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