Food Industry

The food industry encompasses all aspects of food production, distribution, and packaging as well as processing, preparation, transport and preservation. Companies involved in the food industry can range from family-owned businesses to major manufacturers.

When it comes to standards, the food industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the US. Federal, state and local agencies develop guidelines and regulations, which must be followed to maintain compliance. In essence, the food industry includes all organizations which link farmers and agribusinesses to the final consumer.

The Business of Processing of Food

Food processing includes all the methods necessary to create food products which are edible and may be provided to the end consumer. This process often includes mass production today, which means using equipment and technology to create hundreds and even thousands of an identical product in an efficient way. A production line is the way to transfer the product through its various stages.

In other situations, batches of food may be made or even a single item when specifically ordered by the customer. Examples of this include bakeries, restaurants and other small food businesses.

For those organizations on the back end of production, they often require large tanks for baking, processing and milling foods. These tanks must be food grade and meet stringent specifications to be approved by overseeing regulators.

Dry food storage must be moisture-free to ensure items such as flour, sugar and cornmeal don’t mold. The tanks are coated and sealed to ensure no air or moisture can enter the food storage area. Liquid ingredients must be kept in a corrosive-free storage tank. The design is developed to ensure that no areas of possible contamination exist or potential for infestation.

Many organizations in the food industry require multiple types of storage for various ingredients and components of the food processing. Additionally, other storage tanks are necessary for the management of wastewater. They must be secured to not allow the chemicals and components of the wastewater to infiltrate the environment.

Premier Food Industry Partner

Great River Industries builds storage tanks to meet industry standards, whether you need dry or wet storage. These tanks come in a wide range of sizes and can be configured to your specific needs. We can provide double-walled tanks, mixing tanks, tanks for ingredients that must be kept under pressure and custom shaped tanks.

GRI also inspects and maintains the tanks, including making repairs as needed to reduce and even eliminate your downtime. Some raw materials and components must be kept at a specific temperature or humidity level to protect what’s inside and to prevent damage.

Our team is certified to work with the food industry, and we stay up to date on any changes to regulations. We partner with you to ensure your facility meets compliance standards. Our primary goal with every customer is safety and quality. Let us know what you need for your facility, and we’ll develop and install it according to your specifications. Contact us today for a team you can trust to serve the food industry.