DC Norris North America LLC

04/09/2026

In our latest post, we're discussing process optimization and why high-demand food brands regularly revisit their manufacturing processes.

Read it here: https://www.dcnorrisna.com/why-high-demand-food-brands-revisit-their-manufacturing-processes-regularly-and-how-we-help/

Food manufacturing process optimization does not end at commissioning. Learn why regular process reviews help improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.

03/18/2026

RARE Quick-Ship Opportunity:

We have a 125 Gallon Ready-2-Cook Tilting Kettle in our Michigan warehouse, ready for immediate shipping. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a brand new kettle and have it shipped from our Michigan warehouse. There's only one unit available for quick ship.

For specs and purchase inquiries:

RARE QUICK SHIP OPPORTUNITY: READY-2-COOK TILTING KETTLE   125 Gallon working capacity High-pressure steam jacket (90psi) ... Read More

02/27/2026

🗒️Scaling Food Production Without Changing Your Recipe: A Food Manufacturer's Guide is now live on the blog.

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Scaling food production should never compromise the integrity of a recipe. Our engineers share how engineering and equipment choices protect products.

02/04/2026

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01/27/2026

“When an operation adds more CT-1 cook tanks, it tells us the system is doing exactly what it was designed to do. Deliver consistent results in demanding environments where there is no room for surprises.” - Dick Smith, President, DC Norris North America

We're happy to be working with a high-volume casino kitchen in Minnesota to scale their sous vide cooking capacity with the CT-1. We wrote about how many units they're running now and why the CT-1 is the perfect fit for high-volume, multi-service environments in our latest post.

Read it here:

A high-volume casino kitchen expanded its cooking capacity by adding multiple casino sous vide cook tanks (mode CT-1) from DC Norris North America.

01/06/2026

This year, prepared foods manufacturers will be asked to run thicker, denser, more sensitive formulations driven by fiber, gut health, and sodium reduction.

Here's what we predict to be the top 3 trends for food manufacturers this year, and what they really mean for production at scale.

Read the 2026 Food Trends for Manufacturers post here:

2026 food trends for manufacturers explained through process realities. Learn how fiber, gut health, and sodium reduction impact prepared foods production.

12/24/2025

From our team to yours, Happy Holidays.

Our offices are now closed through Monday, January 5, 2026. Urgent spare parts orders can still be placed by contacting your dedicated representative by phone or email.

Thank you for another remarkable year. See you in 2026!

12/10/2025

Capital equipment investment planning is never just about the equipment. It’s about the ripple effect it has on throughput, labor, safety, and your ability to scale without disruption.

If 2026 is slated to be a capital equipment investment planning year for your team, this article walks through a practical framework we've used with North America's leading food manufacturers.

A smart investment isn’t about buying more.
It’s about buying right.

Read the full guide here:

Master planning capital equipment investments that improve capacity, efficiency, and flexibility, with guidance from DC Norris North America.

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving! 🥧🍗

We’re thankful for the relationships we’ve built and the trust our clients place in us every day.

Enjoy the food, enjoy the company, and enjoy the game. (Go Detroit Lions!!!)

Our offices are closed today and tomorrow (11/28). We'll be back on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Cheers!

11/26/2025

An estimated 50 million pumpkin pies will be eaten in the US on Thanksgiving. In 2023, it was rumored that in the 3 days leading up to Thanksgiving, Costco sold more than one million pies a day.

That's a lot of pie.

It's safe to say that Thanksgiving tables will follow tradition tomorrow, offering feasts of many beloved dishes leading up to the annual crescendo: pumpkin (or sweet potato) pie.

It's only right that we take a look at our leading pie filling production system today. Learn more about how retailers, big and small, manage to produce hundreds, thousands, or even millions of pies per day: https://www.dcnorrisna.com/the_power_of_jetcook_for_pumpkin_and_other_pie_fillings/

Tell us in the comments what your favorite pie is and whether you scratch-bake it or buy it.

Using the revolutionary steam-based power of Jet Cook™ for pie filling gives manufacturers unparalleled cooking & mixing speed. See more.

11/26/2025

Scaling mac and cheese production isn’t as simple as doubling a recipe. Pasta hydration, sauce viscosity, temperature control, and the right equipment all shape the final product.

In our latest blog, we break down the two most common production methods and show how processors can choose the approach that delivers consistent results at scale.

If mac and cheese is part of your prepared meal line, this one is worth a read.

Read the full blog:

Learn how food manufacturers scale mac & cheese production. Compare single-stage and dual-stage methods and key considerations for quality and consistency.