WORLD CLASS SOUS-VIDE PLANT
This world-class sous-vide plant designed for precision, consistency and flavor at scale delivers the highest quality products at affordable prices.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Our innovative technology elevates the standards of chilled ready-to-eat/heat meat, driving innovation across categories and results for our customers.
STATE OF THE ART R&D
All our products and recipes are developed in our own R&D center situated on top of our plant.
TWO STRATEGIC WAREHOUSING HUBS
We have two major warehousing facilities (CDC and EDC) for both, chilled and frozen products, and operating with modern technologies and the latest generation m...
what sets us apart
Scale & Productivity
Europe’s most advanced sous-vide plant
Largest build of its kind
€75m investment in a state-of-the-art sous-vide facility, on-site R&D center and distribution hubs.
Automated end-to-end flows
Robotics throughout, with MES-SAP integration for seamless production, consistency and traceability.
Record-breaking capacity
The highest output plant in Europe – delivering speed, scalability and long-run efficiency.
Rapid innovation and scale
On-site R&D kitchen enables rapid prototyping and seamless industrialization of chef-crafted recipes.
Innovation & Technology
Precision, versatility and clean label excellence
Precision cooking
Temperature control to ±0.5°c and advanced grilling/roasting treatments deliver perfect results, every time.
Smart end-of-line systems
High-speed automation for batching, calibration, dynamic labelling, and quality control across formats.
Versatile vacuum packaging
High-speed skin trays, flexible packaging, and multi-format options for premium presentation.
Product flexibility
Whole cuts, pieces, slices - across proteins (chicken, duck, pork, beef) - sliced or calibrated to spec.
Optimal shelf life
Sous-vide process guaranties 30–45 days chilled shelf life.
Compliance & Hygiene
Uncompromising standards from start to finish
Zero-touch production
No human contact after vacuum seal, eliminating contamination risk and ensuring pristine presentation.
Full traceability
MES-SAP systems provide real-time tracking and documentation across every batch.
IFS & BRC certified:
Full compliance with the highest international Food Safety Standards (in progress).
Process integrity
Digitally enforced cleaning cycles, automated safety checks and built-in hazard controls ensure total process reliability.
Hygienic facility design
Rigorous sanitary protocols including controlled air treatment and sealed surfaces.
Sustainability
Build-in responsibility at scale
Packaging innovation
Mono-material packs designed for recyclability and reduced environmental impact.
Energy efficiency
Heat recovery systems, next-gen heat pumps and 100% green power sourcing.
Waste reduction
Long shelf-life and precision portioning help minimize food waste throughout the chain.
Water stewardship
Re-use, recycling and advanced treatment reduce overall water consumption.
one factory - multiple proteins
Our sous-vide plant delivers excellence across the category
In addition to chicken, our state-of-the-art plant has the capability to produce a broad range of high-quality proteins, including pork, duck, lamb and beef . Our world class technology ensures precision temperature cooking for each meat, delivering the perfect outcome, every time.
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PRODUCT CAPABILITIES
Versatile packaging
Skin pack
Flex
Box
Multiple proteins and cuts
Whole Chicken
Half Chicken
Chicken Parts
Sink on / Skinless
Duck
Pork
Beef
Different grilling & roasting options/ intensities
Flame Grill
Grill Marks
Double Grill Marks
Various flavours and recipes:
Neutral
Garlic & Paprika
Piri Piri
Sicilian Lemon & Olive Oil
Mexican Chipotle
Moroccan Ras el Hanout
Jamaican Jerk
Logistics - Warehousing
EDC - Edenia Distribution Centre
- One of the highest frozen high bays in Europe-42metres high
- 3 automatic stacker cranes
- Operation temperature : -25°C main, and +2°C for chilled area
- Oxygen reduction system for fire protection
- No gas connection
- 30% green energy
- Storage capacity of 17,552 pallets
- Daily throughput of 2000 pallets
- Conveying system-150pall/hour Cranes-90pall/hour double cycling or 141pall/hour single cycling
- Situated in Câmpia Turzii, Cluj county
CDC - Corso Distribution Centre
- Operational starting with 1st December 2020
- Conventional warehouse, 12,500 pallets storage
- The biggest frozen conventional warehouse in Romania
- Operated with modern technologies and latest generation material handling equipment
- Operation temperature: -24°C main, and +2°C for chilled area
- Located in Chitila Area, near Bucharest
PARTNER WITH EXCELLENCE
Discover how Cucina Lenta can elevate your culinary offerings with our premium sous-vide solutions. Let's create something exceptional together.