How to master industrial cooking
March 19, 2026 09:30 AM US/Eastern
Webinar: How to master industrial cooking
Join our experts on March 19 for a deep dive into the science and innovations that will support you in optimizing your industrial cooking process.
Industrial cooking is complex - but mastering it doesn’t have to be. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to optimize yield, quality, and efficiency by understanding the fundamentals of heat transfer, moisture control, and process parameters. Whether you want to improve your existing CookStar performance or explore spiral oven technology, this session is packed with insights.
What you’ll learn
· The five goals of industrial cooking and how to balance them
· How temperature, humidity, air speed, and time interact
· Why dew point control is your most powerful tool for yield and quality
· Practical tips to increase efficiency and reduce costs
· How modern spiral ovens deliver flexibility and performance
Event Details
📅 Date: March 19
🕒 Time: 15:30h CET / 09.30h EST
💻 Format: Live webinar with Q&A
🎓 Duration: 45 minutes
Who should attend
· Food processors looking to improve their cooking step
· Production managers aiming for higher capacity and consistency
· Quality managers focused on food safety and product quality
· Prospects evaluating spiral oven technology
Reserve your spot now - don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts!
Dennis Verlijsdonk
Dennis drives digital transformation at GEA, focusing on e-commerce, digital marketing, and platform optimization. As Product Owner, he manages agile (web) development projects using Scrum to enhance user experience throughout the customer journey. He holds a degree in Commercial Economics from Fontys University of Applied Sciences.
Paul Verbruggen
As Product Owner for the Cooking portfolio, Paul has been deeply involved in driving innovation since May 2000. He has overseen the development and launch of CookStars Gen 2 & 3, as well as the SuperHeatSmoke application. More recently, Paul has focused on advancements in energy and water reduction, digitalization, and food safety. His passion for cooking and dedication to addressing customer challenges inspire his ongoing commitment to improvement and innovation in the field.
Ben Kop
Ben joined GEA in 2006 as a Food Technologist. He started as a project manager, later became an Application Technologist, and managed the Technology Center in Bakel for many years. Today, he focuses on equipment optimization and development, with a passion for hot air cooking—especially the CookStar, his “best friend” at GEA.