Pumps used for cleaning products for fruit and vegetable processing are susceptible to wear from sand, soil, and impurities that are an inevitable part of the produce. With high seasonal time pressures, a broken pump can cause huge downtime losses. The need for high quality process water in final product rinsing is key and UV or ozone technologies are a growing advantage to ensure consistent final product quality.
Case Studies
A Leader in Packaged Fruits Leverages Ozone for Maximum Disinfection and Improved Food Safety
More effective sanitation and better microbial control result in reduced product waste
In the frozen food industry, Listeria is a particularly challenging bacteria as it does not go dormant at low temperatures. Bacterial counts also naturally increase throughout processing and packaging, which requires the operator to closely monitor bacterial levels and conduct complete shutdowns for CIP when necessary.
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Improve Plant Cleanliness and Reduce Production Downtime
How a major tomato processor implemented ozone technology and achieved maximum results
Minimizing downtime while maintaining excellent plant sanitation and smooth operations are critical in processing fresh produce, such as tomatoes, which have a limited harvest season of approximately 100 days. With hundreds of tons of tomatoes arriving by truck daily, the plant needed every advantage to ensure cleanliness and keep it running like clockwork. As traditional biocides simply retard microbial growth, periodic plant sanitization shutdowns are required since these biocides do not completely kill the bacteria. In attempt to improve the overall efficiency and cleanliness of the plant, the customer initiated a project to find ways to run the plant longer with less downtime for cleaning and sanitation without compromising cleanliness or food safety. The customer sought out a different way to meet their time-sensitive needs and requirements.
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