The food and beverage processing industry is the largest manufacturing industry in the country. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, approximately 8,500 food processing facilities generate annual revenue of $156.5 billion.
The industry comprises companies ranging from global and national businesses to small companies, the sector's lifeblood. A mere 1% of establishments have 500 or more employees, while more than 90% employ less than 100 people.
Despite their stark differences, food and beverage companies share a common objective: transforming raw materials into a finished product. The facilities where that transformation occurs can vary widely, depending on the type of product being produced—beverages, baked goods, pasta, or pet food.
And while they must all adhere to strict regulatory requirements to ensure food safety, there are also some shared best practices about how these facilities should be constructed to ensure maximum safety and efficiency.
Here are eight top tips to maximize productivity in your food and beverage processing facility:
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