Food and beverage processors have different reasons to renovate, such as meeting company specs or FSMA or GFSI requirements.
“Whether a plant is converting non-food space into food-safe space or upgrading to comply with today’s regulatory environment, many of the design features are the same,” says Ray Anater of Webber/Smith Associates. Of course, the renovation should be based on a carefully crafted strategy. For instance, isolation is hugely important before, during and after the project.