Advanced Food Processing Solutions for Meat & Poultry

Product Preparation & Flattening

Consistent results start long before cooking, with how the product is prepared. When pieces vary in size and thickness, downstream cooking becomes harder to control, since thick and thin areas need different processing times to reach the right core temperature. At the same time, mechanical preparation has to be gentle enough to keep the product’s structure and appearance intact.

OctoCore Solution – Flattener

The OctoCore Flattener gently brings products to a controlled thickness before grilling, frying or cooking.

• Uniform Thickness: Supports even heat treatment and predictable core temperatures.
• Improved Line Stability: Standardized products move more consistently through downstream equipment.
• Gentle Handling: Maintains product structure and appearance.

Coating Meat & Poultry

From breaded chicken to battered schnitzels, the coating is often what the consumer notices first. Inconsistent coverage leaves some pieces looking and tasting different from others, while poor adhesion means batter and crumbs fall off and end up as waste further down the line. With a wide range of meat products and recipes, processors also need the flexibility to adjust coating systems and pickup levels without compromising quality.

OctoCore Solution – Coating Equipment

OctoCore coating solutions prepare products such as chicken nuggets, strips, schnitzels, patties and other value-added meat products for frying or cooking.

• Consistent Coating Application: Supports repeatable product appearance.
• Flexible Recipes: Suitable for different wet and dry coating processes.
• Reduced Waste: Controlled application helps manage coating pickup.
• Line Integration: Designed to connect directly with frying and downstream cooking equipment.

Frying Meat & Poultry

Frying gives meat products their golden color and appealing bite, but only when the process stays stable. Temperature variations directly affect color and texture, while crumbs and residues build up in the oil and shorten its usable life. Without proper process control, oil absorption can also rise, affecting both product quality and cost. Products also need controlled movement through the fryer, especially coated items where the coating has to stay intact.

OctoCore Solution – ContiFry & ClearOil

OctoCore combines controlled industrial frying with continuous oil management for products such as nuggets, chicken strips, schnitzels, patties and coated meat products.

• Stable Frying Conditions: Controlled oil circulation and temperature support consistent results.
• Uniform Color & Texture: Consistent heat transfer across the belt inside the Fryer.
• Continuous Oil Filtration: ClearOil removes particles during production.
• Reduced Oil Waste: Better oil management helps extend usable oil life and maintain product quality.

Grilling Meat & Poultry

Contact cooking gives meat products an even, golden surface and authentic grill marks, but it takes precise control to get right. Excessive dehydration reduces yield and directly affects profitability, while irregular contact with the cooking surface leads to uneven browning and inconsistent grill marks. Sticky or marinated products can adhere to the belts and become damaged, and all of this has to work at industrial throughput without compromising quality.

OctoCore Solution – Belt Grill

The OctoCore Belt Grill cooks products between heated upper and lower belts, rapidly sealing the surface while protecting moisture.

• High Yield: Rapid surface sealing helps reduce moisture loss.
• Double-Sided Cooking: Controlled heat transfer from both sides in the Belt Grill.
• Consistent Appearance: Even browning and optional grill marks.
• Challenging Applications: Suitable for marinated, glazed and sticky meat and poultry products.

Air & Steam Cooking Meat & Poultry

Air and steam cooking is where meat products reach their final core temperature, color and texture, and small deviations make a big difference. Long cooking processes can remove too much moisture and reduce yield, while large or irregular products need precise climate control to cook evenly all the way through. Processors also need the right balance between browning and moisture retention, and since long cooking times often require significant production space, capacity has to be achieved without taking up the whole floor.

OctoCore Solution – SpiralCook & LinearCook

OctoCore ovens combine controlled hot air and steam to cook meat and poultry with consistent temperature, color and moisture retention.

• Controlled Air & Humidity: Supports both browning and yield-focused cooking.
• Flexible Cooking Modes: Hot air, steam or combinations depending on the desired result.
• Consistent Product Quality: Repeatable core temperature, texture and appearance.
• Flexible Capacity: Spiral solutions maximize capacity in limited floor space, while linear systems support straightforward continuous processing.

Grill or fry for surface color/sealing → oven cook to reach final core temperature and maximize yield. OctoCore explicitly positions the Spiral Oven as particularly effective after Belt Grill or Fryer surface-sealing processes.

IQF Freezing Meat & Poultry

IQF freezing is the final step in protecting everything that has been achieved earlier in the line. Sticky, marinated or cooked products tend to clump together, while moisture loss during freezing reduces yield and affects appearance. Delicate cooked or diced products also need controlled handling to avoid damage, and throughout the process, meat processing demands high hygienic standards to keep every batch safe.

OctoCore Solution – IQF Freeze

The OctoCore IQF Freeze uses controlled airflow and fluidization to individually freeze products such as cooked dices, strips, minced meat, meatballs and poultry pieces.

• Fluidization Technology: Ensures good product separation, preventing clumping and preserving appearance.
• Adjustable Freezing Zones: Tailored airflow settings minimize dehydration and ensure consistent freezing.
• High Food Safety Standards: Easy-to-clean design with removable bedplates eliminates cross-contamination risks.
• Energy Efficiency: Frequency-controlled fans reduce energy use by up to 30%, while maintaining freezing performance.

Impingement Freezing Meat & Poultry

Flat meat products such as patties, bacon and portions need fast heat removal to keep their quality intact. The longer freezing takes, the more moisture is lost, which increases dehydration and reduces yield. Freezing also has to be consistent across the entire surface of every piece, and with high production volumes often competing for factory space, processors need capacity without a large footprint.

OctoCore Solution – Impingement Freeze

High-velocity air is directed onto both sides of the product for rapid freezing or crust freezing of hamburgers, patties, bacon, chicken portions and other flat meat products.

• Rapid and Uniform Freezing: Utilizes high-velocity air impingement for crust freezing and static product freezing. Ideal for products up to 25 mm thick, such as hamburgers, bacon, and chicken portions​.
• Low Dehydration: The quick freezing process minimizes moisture loss, preserving product yield and quality​.
• Compact Design: Available in single- and multi-level configurations to maximize production per square meter, offering a high-capacity solution for facilities with limited space​.
• High Versatility: Suitable for a range of applications, including crust freezing of meat patties, bacon, and chicken​.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Open and accessible design simplifies cleaning and ensures compliance with stringent hygiene standards.