Convotherm - Intelligent retail solutions from Welbilt - at EuroShop in Düsseldorf for the first time

Eglfing / Herborn, Germany - From February 26 to March 2, 2023, the retail world will meet at the Düsseldorf exhibition halls. For the first time in many years, the gastronomy concept specialist Welbilt will be back with a stand of around 120m² and will present the international trade audience with innovative concepts, solutions and services that make the retail business - whether supermarkets, service stations, butchers or bakeries - more efficient and are tailored precisely to the current needs of the market. In Hall 14, Booth D20, Welbilt will bring a complete retail world to life. From the intelligent technology ConvoSense, which enables AI-automated cooking and baking, to the Multiplex Fresh Blender®, which prepares natural and fresh smoothies, shakes and cold drinks in just a few seconds at the touch of a button, or the high-speed oven Merrychef conneX® for more sustainability and profitability in the daily snack business - Welbilt's retail solutions are based on artificial intelligence and cutting-edge sensor technology for maximum efficiency and the highest guarantee of results, whilst at the same time proving economical by conserving resources.

Automated cooking and baking for retail

The future of automated cooking and baking has already begun and is an irreplaceable added value feature, especially for the retail segment. Convotherm has developed ConvoSense, an innovative assistance system for the Convotherm maxx pro and maxx pro BAKE combi ovens, precisely to meet these demands, thus launching the world's first AI-controlled combi oven for fully automated cooking and baking. High-performance sensor technology, artificial intelligence based on algorithms and robust functionality are key to the intelligent technology. ConvoSense is able to recognize food or products and set the customized cooking process. The benefits for Retailing are far-reaching: no matter who loads the combi oven and how stressful it is, the right cooking program is always set automatically. Even with unskilled or frequently changing staff, ConvoSense offers absolute added value. All functions are extremely easy to operate. This approach also follows Convotherm's IntelligentSimplicity philosophy: implementing complex requirements in a simple, energy-efficient and sustainable way.

At the Welbilt booth, the innovative ConvoSense technology will be demonstrated live during cooking and baking shows.

Efficient management and planning with connectivity

Efficiency and economic planning are also at the forefront of retailing. For this to succeed, intelligent solutions are needed, such as KitchenConnect®, the innovative, future-proof networking solution from Welbilt. This enables all equipment to be controlled cloud-based and in real time from anywhere, and processes to be monitored, optimized and updated. Store operators can profitably use KitchenConnect® to understand what consumers are buying and adjust the offer accordingly. In addition, important data and analyses can be accessed at any time. KitchenConnect® is of great added value due to its 24/7 control, especially for chain stores and wherever seamless quality and hygiene management is required,

For snacks, hot counters and more

Even stores and branches without kitchens score with a rich snack offer thanks to convenience snacks. New snacks and mini-menus and even more variety around pizza, burgers etc. require faster and more efficient equipment and supporting overall concepts. Welbilt has developed smart equipment with smart technology for precisely this purpose, enabling efficient preparation for all retail segments. These include the Convotherm maxx pro, maxx or mini combi steamers, which are true all-rounders and can cook all foods perfectly to the point. Delfield's intelligent refrigeration solutions for cooling products and Merrychef's new conneX®12 and conneX®16 high-speed ovens, which enable fast and HACCP-compliant completion of convenient snacks and whole dishes, round off the ideal range for retail concepts.

Available to discover for the first time at EuroShop is the conneX®16 with panini grill. With a large 16" interior on a footprint of just 18”, the conneX® range unit is fully networkable, features a state-of-the-art 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen, and achieves cooking times that are 80% faster than conventional methods. As a result, the new conneX®16 offers the flexibility to cook popular dishes in larger quantities. Busy periods can also be better managed, as well as orders prepared faster and waiting times reduced.

The Merrychef conneX®16 incl. panini grill can be experienced live at the Welbilt booth as part of cooking shows on the subject of snacks.

Ultimate variety in beverages- fast and fresh

The new Multiplex Fresh Blender® impresses with the ultimate variety in the cold beverage sector. From smoothies to shakes, frappés and other iced coffee drinks to ice-cold lemonades, the compact mixed drinks machine produces refreshing beverages at the touch of a button. With EcoBlend-in-Cup® technology, it only takes 45 to 90 seconds to prepare a mixed drink, depending on the drink and cup size. The touch screen with Press & Go function makes the Fresh Blender® ideal for quick snack and retail business.

"After many years of absence, we are delighted to be exhibiting again at EuroShop, the major retail trade fair, with our wide range of concepts, solutions and services for the retail market, and to inspire international trade visitors. Artificial intelligence, connectivity and cutting-edge technology combined with quality assurance for greater efficiency and profitability in the retail business, this is what Welbilt has developed kitchen technology for, which makes the difference and which can now be discovered at the Welbilt stand at EuroShop," explains Hans-Werner Schmidt, Managing Director of Welbilt Deutschland GmbH.

Welbilt will be live at EuroShop in Düsseldorf from February 26 to March 2, 2023, at Stand D20 in Hall 14.