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Cook Peel Distribution System - Turn Citrus Waste into Valuable Oil

Cook’s patent-pending C-PODS system recovers peel oil once lost to disposal, unlocking new value and reducing waste.

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Why choose CPODS?

An innovative solution designed, built, and installed entirely by Cook Manufacturing.

  • Patent-Pending Innovation – First-of-its-kind system for peel oil recovery

  • High Recovery Rates – Captures over 50% of residual peel oil

  • New Revenue Stream – Converts waste into a marketable product

  • End-to-End Expertise – Engineered, fabricated, and installed by Cook

Performance You Can Count On

  • 50%+ oil recovery from citrus peel waste

  • Durable construction built for continuous industrial use

  • Proven Cook engineering and in-house fabrication

  • Sustainable solution reducing waste while creating new value

How it works

  • Citrus peels are processed to release residual oil

  • Oil is separated and collected using Cook’s proprietary system

  • Recovered oil is stored for resale or further refining

  • System integrates seamlessly with existing processing operations

Applications

  • Citrus Juice Processors – Recover valuable peel oil previously lost

  • By-Product Recovery Systems – Maximize returns on every fruit processed

  • Sustainability Initiatives – Reduce disposal issues and waste volume

  • Integration with Cook Equipment – Complements deoilers, aroma recovery, and evaporators

Engineered for Maximum Efficiency

CONSTRUCTION

  • Designed and Manufactured by Cook Manufacturing 

  • Food-grade Stainless Steel (304/316)

  • Designed for efficiency

PERFORMANCE

  • 50%+ oil recovery from citrus peel waste

  • Durable construction built for continuous industrial use

  • Proven Cook engineering and in-house fabrication

  • Sustainable solution reducing waste while creating new value

RELIABILITY

  • 50+ years in the industry

  • Successful installations worldwide

  • Happy customers globally

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Want to Learn More About C-POD's?

Cook Manufacturing has been trusted by juice, tea, and waste processors worldwide for 50+ years. Let us help design the right solution for your plant.

Cook Manufacturing Group – Industry-leading concentration systems since 1970

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