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existing protocols for what to
inspect and how to fix problems
that arise?
MO: Inspection prior to use is always
best. Whether it's used daily or once
a week, ensuring that the equipment
integrity is maintained allows for
performance in safety and operations.
There are usually protocols that
require inspection prior to production.
However, the depth of the procedures
and what is required in the event an
inspection reveals a non-conformance
may be lacking.
PP: What changes will FSMA bring
to a production line?
MO: FSMA will bring the awareness
and ownership to production lines from
infeed to finished product. Having
the ability to validate and verify
the processes from sanitation and
operations, to maintenance are key
aspects that may have been an oversight
prior to FSMA implementation.
PP: How much more automation do
you see coming to the line?
MO: Automation becomes more
evident with labor shortages. The
processes that are the most laborintensive,
such as cutting and packing,
have already been migrating to
automation. With the complexity of
fresh produce, there will always be a
need for employees on the floor. With
that said, the numbers will certainly
reduce as automation is increased.
PP: A lot of produce processing
takes place in a moist
environment. What kinds of
challenges does this pose to
equipment, people and products?
MO: One of the biggest challenges
that us as equipment manufacturers
face in a moist environment is
corrosion. Over the years, equipment
components have migrated to stainless
steel and plastics that are corrosionresistant.
However, not 100 percent
of components are there as of today.
With the corrosion come maintenance
and sanitation challenges that require
additional
time and resources in
order to keep corrosion and bacterial
harborage at bay.
 Processing equipment at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
lab. Photos: Zeke Jennings
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