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21st Feb 2025

Kitchen equipment manufacturer MKN unveils OPTIMA Line

By: Edward Waddell
Offering the ‘perfect blend’ of precision digital and analogue controls, the new generation OPTIMA provides chefs the best of both worlds for ultimate control. Developed with flexibility and...

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