Food Processing & Packaging

Food Processing & Packaging Cleaning Services in New Zealand

Strict compliance, safety and hygiene requirements govern food processing and packaging facilities. Cleaning in such places is not only about the appearance but also about the prevention of contamination, aiding auditing, and efficient production running.

EcoBlast provides hygienic industrial cleaning of food and packaging processes and applies only those blasting techniques that are carefully chosen and clean efficiently without leaving any chemicals, moisture or secondary waste in the areas where they are required the most.

What Makes Food-Industry Cleaning Different?

Cleaning methods should be made by the food facilities, unlike in other industries, which demand:

not leave residues of chemicals.
Keep equipment that is electrical and food contact dry.
Get to concealed locations of contamination.
Lessen breakdown and idle time.
Food safety audit and hygiene programme support.

These are our priorities within which our services will be planned.

Preferred Cleaning Methods for Food & Packaging Facilities

Dry Ice Blasting – Food-Safe, Moisture-Free Cleaning

The most common way of food processing and packaging is through dry ice blasting.

Chemical-free and non-toxic
None of the water, none of the residue, none of the secondary waste.
Appropriate cleaning machines on-site.
Powerful on fats, oils, sugars, and residue of food.

It can be used in common applications such as conveyors, ovens, mixers, packaging lines, motors and electrical panels.

Soda Blasting – Controlled Maintenance Cleaning

Soda blasting can be applied when there is maintenance on:

Non-food contact surfaces
Erosion of surface or accumulation.
Light cleaning in which abrasion should be avoided.

Sand Blasting – Restricted & Controlled Use

Sandblasting is limited to:

The supports and structural steel.
Non-production areas
Shutdown periods only

It is never used in active food-contact zones.

Typical Applications

Machinery washing and packaging.
Belts, conveyors, rollers and guides.
Ovens, mixers and production equipment.
Control boards and electric cabinets.
Structural supports and overhead beams.
Cleaning before the audit and closing.

Benefits for Food Processing & Packaging Operations

Better hygiene and sanitation results.
Reduced contamination risk
Cleaning at high speed with minimum dismantling.
Reduced downtime when performing maintenance.
Food safety audit and compliance.
Long service life of equipment.

How We Work in Food Facilities

Hygiene & Compliance Review
We evaluate food-contact areas, equipment sensitivity and audit requirements.
Method & Area Planning
Methods of cleaning are chosen and limited in accordance with the zoning.
Controlled Cleaning Execution
Strict controls are applied in order to safeguard food production areas.
Final Hygiene Check
Areas are checked to ensure they are safe to operate.