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Beerenberg, a family-owned business rooted in South Australia since 1839, has evolved from a humble strawberry farm to a global producer of 100+ gourmet products, including jams, honey, chutneys, relishes, mustards, dressings and sauces. Their journey from a small kitchen on their farm to international markets posed the challenge of scaling-up production while maintaining product quality and diversity.
In 2016, Beerenberg embarked on a new chapter of expansion by constructing a state-of-the-art factory extension. The challenge was to invest in food processing equipment that could elevate product quality, accommodate diverse recipes, and handle larger volumes. Beerenberg’s product range, which spans from many different variants demanded flexibility in their production process.
To address Beerenberg’s production needs, DC Norris introduced two 1000-litre Steam Jacketed Kettles with customised features:
Jet Cook™ / Split Steam Jacket / Vapour Reduction: / Tracked and Guarded Tote Bin Hoists / Internal and External Homogenisers / Wash In Place (Mild CIP) / Full Recipe Manager Software.
DC Norris provided comprehensive training to Beerenberg’s team, ensuring they could optimise the use of the kettle systems. On-going support and maintenance continue to be offered, ensuring uninterrupted production.
The DCN Kettle Systems at Beerenberg have transformed their production processes, the initial two kettles were projected to serve Beerenberg for a decade. However, due to the company’s success and rapid expansion, they recently added two more 1000-litre kettles. The results have been outstanding with top quality products and optimised efficiency.
Beerenberg’s success story is one of continuous growth and innovation. They have expanded their operations to include a large kitchen production area and a farm café, where visitors can enjoy fresh food, tastings, and cooking demonstrations. DC Norris takes pride in being part of Beerenberg’s journey and looks forward to a continued partnership with the team at FPE as they write the next chapters of their success story.
