Gernal
Machinery for ready meals industry
Gernal is a leading Belgian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of machinery for ready meal production. With more than 50 years of experience in the food industry, it offers reliable solutions such as industrial cooking systems, searing kettles, batch cookers, and complete production lines (turnkey solutions). Gernal machines stand out for their uniform cooking results, high performance, and full control over the production process. They are the ideal choice for companies looking to upgrade their ready meal production with modern equipment, flexibility, and consistent product quality.
Searing kettles
Searing kettles are specialized cooking machines used in the food industry for intense sautéing and caramelization of raw ingredients before the main cooking process. They are ideal for the production of ready meals, sauces, meat products, and plant-based items, as they provide high temperatures and uniform heat distribution. Thanks to precise temperature and mixing control, they ensure consistent quality and enhanced flavor. Searing kettles contribute to the development of rich aroma and texture, making them essential equipment in modern food production lines with high demands for performance and flexibility.
Cooking kettles
Cooking kettles (agitated cooking vessels) are essential equipment for the industrial production of food, especially ready meals that require homogenization and consistent texture. They are widely used for soups, purées, sauces, risotto, and other ready meals where continuous and controlled mixing is critical. Equipped with advanced mixing systems and precise temperature control, they ensure uniform cooking without burning or ingredient separation. Cooking kettles offer high efficiency, recipe repeatability, and production flexibility, making them an ideal solution for modern ready meal production and food processing facilities.
Cooking and cooling lines
Cooking & cooling lines are complete solutions for the industrial processing of products such as pasta, rice, legumes, and vegetables. The process includes sequential stages of cooking, pre-cooling, and final cooling, ensuring optimal results and consistent quality. These lines allow precise control of time and temperature, maintaining the desired texture (e.g. al dente) and preventing overcooking. Thanks to automation and high production capacity, they are an ideal solution for ready meal production facilities, offering efficiency, hygiene, and repeatability in every batch.
Pasteurization ovens
Pasteurization ovens are critical equipment for the food industry, ensuring product safety and extended shelf life. Through controlled thermal processing, ready meals are heated to a specific temperature and then cooled, significantly reducing microbial load without compromising quality. Gernal pasteurization ovens provide uniform heat distribution, precise control of temperature and pressure, and high production efficiency. They preserve the taste, texture, and color of the products, making them an ideal solution for ready meals, sauces, and packaged food products.
