Hygienic Design in the Food Industry: How We Combine Safety and Efficiency Through Smart System Engineering

In food production, hygienic conditions are non-negotiable—they are essential for ensuring safety, quality, and economic efficiency. At GREIF-VELOX, we go beyond viewing hygienic design as a requirement—we see it as a true value driver for our customers.

Our new whitepaper on “Hygienic Design” reveals how thoughtfully engineered systems can elevate production to a new level—with clearly measurable benefits for operators.

Through design features such as radial transitions, smooth surfaces without dead spaces, and fully drainable components—as implemented in our BVP gross pneumatic packer —we prevent microbial contamination right at the core of the process. The result? Significantly reduced cleaning times, lower product losses, and a sustainable reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

With optional integrated wet-cleaning systems, we also offer solutions for automated, fully documented cleaning processes—a key advantage for frequent product changeovers or allergen-sensitive recipes.

Clean processes at GREIF-VELOX don’t stop at the filling spout. Our patented “ValvoSeal Safe” system , featuring a dual ultrasonic seal, ensures packaging integrity even under demanding conditions—tested and confirmed by the Technical University of Lübeck. In combination with our ValvoDetect sensor monitoring system, faulty seals are reliably detected and eliminated—ensuring the highest level of product safety and quality.

Whether you’re filling milk powder, cocoa, or protein-based additives—our modular filling systems can be flexibly adapted to a wide range of product requirements. At the same time, they meet the highest standards for auditability and regulatory compliance—from EHEDG and GMP all the way to FDA conformity for export markets.

Discover how our hygienic design solutions can make your production more efficient, safer, and future-proof in our latest whitepaper .

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