Cuisine Solutions
Cuisine Solutions pioneered the sous vide cooking method in 1971 and offers a wide range of sous vide products for various industries, including airlines, hotels, and restaurants. Their LEED-certified plant in San Antonio, Texas, was named Food Engineering Magazine’s 2021 Sustainable Plant of the Year.
History of Cuisine Solutions
Cuisine Solutions pioneered the sous vide cooking method in 1971. Since its inception, the company has focused on enhancing the culinary experience through innovative methods and technology. Over time, Cuisine Solutions has become a global leader in sous vide products, serving various industries and expanding its reach to over 30,000 restaurants worldwide.
Products and Offerings
Cuisine Solutions offers a wide variety of sous vide products, including proteins, grains, sauces, and complete meals. The products are available in both fresh and frozen sections for retail customers, ensuring versatility and convenience. Cuisine Solutions caters to different dietary needs, offering gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Their sous vide products feature a frozen shelf life of up to 18 months and are used in various dishes such as bowls, sandwiches, and salads.
Industries Served
Cuisine Solutions serves a diverse array of industries, including airlines, hotels, meal kits, retail, restaurant chains, food service, military, and K-12 education. This broad reach ensures that their products meet the needs of various markets and applications, from high-end restaurants to school lunch programs. Their Café + Teria school lunch program, for example, offers customizable, healthful lunches with sous vide proteins for high school students.
Sustainability Initiatives
Cuisine Solutions is committed to sustainability, exemplified by their LEED-certified plant in San Antonio, Texas. This facility was named Food Engineering Magazine’s 2021 Sustainable Plant of the Year. It features the largest community solar installation in San Antonio, stormwater management, a water recycling program, and the use of compressed earth blocks (CEB). These initiatives highlight Cuisine Solutions' dedication to environmentally friendly practices.
Culinary Research and Education
Cuisine Solutions' Culinary Research Education Academy (CREA) offers online, offsite, and on-site culinary courses. The academy has trained over 80% of all 3-star Michelin chefs around the world. CREA focuses on advancing culinary skills and knowledge, particularly in the sous vide method, ensuring that culinary professionals are well-equipped with modern techniques.