FoodTech Summit Speakers

For more than 25 years, Stuart Rigby has been helping food, beverage, and petfood manufacturers optimise their operations for efficiency, quality, innovation, and profitability. Stuart’s unrivalled expertise in the global food processing industry has allowed him to supported businesses of all sizes, from central kitchens to multinational brands, always with a focus on delivering practical solutions that drive measurable results.

Stuart has been at the forefront of one of the most significant technological advancements in large-scale food production: Jet Cook Technology. His journey with the system began alongside leading experts in fluid dynamics and process engineering to adapt the original marine Jet Cook unit into a food-grade solution. Following this development, Stuart partnered closely with the team at DC Norris, playing a pivotal role in refining, testing, and proving the technology. Today, Jet Cook is recognised worldwide as a revolutionary process that delivers faster cooking times, consistent quality, and substantial savings in both energy and ingredients.

Over the course of his career, Stuart has led more than 5,000 product trials in 70 countries, supported the installation of over 450 Jet Cook systems worldwide and has worked with manufacturers to scale their operations to remarkable levels—for example, helping central kitchens produce up to 500,000 meals per day without compromising on taste, safety, or efficiency.

His technical expertise spans a wide range of product categories, including ready meals, sauces, beverages, and desserts. Beyond his deep process knowledge, Stuart is valued for his collaborative approach, working hand-in-hand with global partners and customers to solve problems, innovate new methods, and ensure long-term success.