11: 6 Design Choices for Safe Food Production with Nate Harrison

Are you sure your food processing equipment is up to par? In this episode of Behind Clean Lines, we chat with Nate Harrison from Phoenix Innovations, a poultry industry expert with over 20 years of experience. He shares key design choices that can enhance the safety and efficiency of your food production machinery.Discover the importance of high-grade stainless steel, proper slopes, and easy cleaning access to combat bacteria. Nate weighs in on essential inspection points and the potential pitfalls of hidden tubing in your equipment design. From best practices to future trends like automation and sustainable materials, this episode is packed with practical advice to elevate your food safety standards. In the episode, you’ll learn about:•    The necessity of simple, durable, and reliable designs.•    The importance of designing for easy access and serviceability.•    Benefits of increasing inspection points.•    … and much more.GuestOur guest today is Nate Harrison, founder of Phoenix InnovationsYou host is Mikkel Svold.Episode Contents00:08 Introduction to Episode and Guest Nate Harrison 01:07 Importance of Design Choices in Food Factories 02:33 Emphasizing Simple Concepts in Equipment Design 04:18 Cost Implications of Overcomplicated Designs 06:27 Significance of High-Grade Sanitary Stainless Steel 10:24 Need for Easy Access for Cleaning and Maintenance 12:49 Increased Inspection Points for Operational Efficiency 15:43 Eliminating Tubing in Equipment Framework Design 17:28 The Rise of Automation in Equipment Design 19:23 Advice for Newcomers on Outsourcing Automation SolutionsProductionThis podcast is brought to you by NGI The podcast is produced by Montanus.This podcast is brought to you by NGI A/S.This podcast is produced by Montanus.