We know that most dairy products fall into the chilled, ‘Ready-to-eat’ (RTE) product category. They also included dry milk powder production, used as an ingredient in many other products, and as a base for infant formula.

Microbiologically, chilled RTE products and infant formula production are classed as high-risk. Consequently, producers of these products in particular need to maintain high levels of hygiene to ensure consumer safety, longer product shelf-life, and brand reputation.

We also know that dairy processors face additional challenges associated with the production of modified dairy products, to cater for vegans, vegetarians, lactose

intolerant consumers etc., where control of product cross-contamination (including allergens) is essential in compliance of legal and labelling requirements.

Additionally, health-driven pressures to reduce the levels of salt, fat, sugar and preservatives in many products, including dairy products, has created both product safety and quality challenges due to the removal of these traditional product safety/spoilage ‘hurdles’.

The impact of all of these challenges can be significantly reduced through the maintenance of high levels of environmental and equipment hygiene and Vikan's tools and experts are here to help.

The dairy sector requires strict adherence to sanitation rules and regulations. Tools from Vikan are made out of tough, compliant materials such as polypropylene and stainless steel. Unlike foamed plastic or wooden tools, our high-quality products have smooth surfaces for easy clean-up and better hygiene.

Our tools are hygienically designed, which makes them easier to clean and less likely to harbor bacteria.

Vikan tools come in up to twelve colours, making them ideal for integration with colour-coded plans. Colour-coding helps prevent cross-contamination between raw and finished products, as well as keeping allergens separated.

Regardless of your operation’s size and complexity, Vikan has the tools and expertise to help you execute your colour-coding plans.