4 keys to achieving efficiency in a food processing plant
Maximising food production within a food processing plant makes it easier to reduce waste and increase efficiency. In this way, production costs can be kept to a minimum, which has a direct impact on the profitability of the plant.
How to improve efficiency in a food processing plant
Achieving high efficiency in a processing plant not only allows food to be provided to consumers with the highest guarantees of food safety, but also promotes sustainability by reducing the use of environmental resources, while reducing expenditure on electricity consumption.
Equipment reliability
The equipment used in a food processing plant must be rugged, robust and reliable, so that it is the best guarantee that production will not come to a standstill. High efficiency, easy maintenance and optimal performance are other essential features, otherwise it could lead to significant losses in terms of time, damaged products and sometimes even injuries to workers. Reliability is also critical in food processing plants, as these products must meet the quality standards set by regulatory bodies and companies.
Improving workflow to avoid bottlenecks
Efficiency in a food processing plant means reducing downtime as much as possible and increasing production capacity. To reduce downtime, and make operators work more efficiently, supply chain management strategies can be implemented by optimising equipment scheduling, reducing unplanned downtime or ensuring adequate resources are available for each operation.
Parameterisation and automation of processes
Automating as many processes as possible has a direct impact on improving the efficiency of a processing plant. This requires a thorough understanding of all the details of the food production process, as well as the equipment used. Once the process to be automated has been identified, it must be studied in detail to determine how it can be improved. In addition, the key components for automation can be identified, such as sensors, control devices and monitoring systems, with which to supervise all processes and steer the performance of equipment and processes.
Having good quality control and traceability
In addition to food safety, good quality control and traceability of food products is achieved by establishing a record keeping system for all data related to food production and processing, such as date of production. These records should be reviewed and stored for future reference.
Furthermore, products must be subjected to quality tests which may include microbiological and physicochemical analytical tests as well as safety assessments. The plant's own facilities must also undergo regular checks to verify that all equipment and processes are functioning properly. Finally, labelling ensures the traceability of traceable foodstuffs.
Turn-key projects
At Roser Group we carry out turnkey projects both to create and upgrade food processing plants. In doing so, we guarantee a solution that adapts to the facilities, in order to obtain the best production performance and optimise the workflow. These services range from building from scratch to upgrading food processing plants with highly reliable equipment, including workflow improvements, process automation and a special emphasis on quality controls and traceability. Our intention is to offer unique engineering solutions to meet our customers' needs.