When you plan to start a beverage business, you’ll find that there are many options for beverage processing. Many older companies work with systems that include piecemeal equipment that has been cobbled together to create a complete process. It’s understandable that small companies started out with this type of processing. However, today, you’ll get much better results and run much more efficiently by purchasing an integrated system where all the pieces are designed to function together.
Today’s integrated systems offer beverage companies a lot of options in setting up the process. You can start with basic tanks and add more sophisticated tools as you grow. Some of the high tech options, however, can save you money in the long run, because of how much more efficiently you’ll be able to run your business. Consider some of these great options.
* Continuous blending – This process ensures consistent flavor and color in your beverages by ensuring that the mixture is consistently blended as ingredients are added, preventing ingredients from collecting in one area of the batch. It helps ensure that every batch tastes exactly the same.
* Spray deaeration systems– These ensure that oxygen is removed from the product as its processed. Excess oxygen in your product can negatively impact taste, color and shelf life. Spray deaeration prevents product loss.
* Carbonation systems – A carbonated beverage is only as good as its carbonation. Sophisticated carbonation systems ensure that your beverage is perfectly carbonated at precise levels. These also make the carbonation process go more quickly, to get your product out the door faster.
* Clean In Place systems – These systems make short work of keeping your equipment clean. They quickly clean tanks and other equipment between batches so that down time is minimal.
By choosing integrated systems, you save on manpower, and reduce errors. These systems can help make your company efficient and profitable.
