Navy Enhances Endurance with Advanced Galley Equipment and Freeze-Dried Foods
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The U.S. Navy is modernizing ship galleys to improve endurance during long deployments by testing advanced cooking equipment and recipes. Innovations such as automated tilt skillets and a potential Breadbot bakery aim to streamline food preparation, while the Functional Food Nutrition Intervention Team is developing freeze-dried recipes that meet 'Go For Green' nutritional standards. The approval process for new recipes can take weeks, while implementing new kitchen equipment may span months to years.

Dec 26, 2025, 7:17 AM