Food Manufacturing

Food Industry

The food and drink industry makes up the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, and forms part of a large, diverse and intricate supply chain. The challenges faced and overcome by this sector are unique, such as strict hygiene requirements, stringent technical standards, allergen control and demanding production environments.

At Onit Direct we offer a diverse range of solutions to help producers meet these challenges, with product options specifically designed for use in food production and distribution.

We support food manufacturers of all sizes and across all product sectors, from small high street bakeries to multi-national food groups. The food industry is a broad term that covers a huge range of different producers and providers, at Onit Direct we cater for all areas:

Food manufacturing: We work with food manufacturers of all sizes, providing equipment suited to use in demanding high and low care production environments. With a range of plastic and stainless steel solutions, our tried and tested product range is backed up by our experienced team. Helping to ensure the products put in place meet the hygiene, technical and practical requirements of the job in hand.

Food distribution: Our range of plastic crates, pallets, pallet boxes, cages and dollies provide essential solutions to efficiently transport products throughout food supply chains. Featuring space saving solutions designed to work within modern supply chains.

Food service: We support restaurants, take-aways, caters and hospitality venues with essential equipment for day to day activities such food preparation, storage, internal and external logistics.

Bakeries: We are proud to work with many fantastic bakeries up and down the country, offering equipment for use within the bakery and for distribution of bread and confectionary. Our range of bread trays is supplied in a range of colours with optional printed logos to help equipment stand out from the crowd.

Whilst the scale and type of the of the food industry operation changes, the fundamental product requirements often stay the same:

Durability – Food production environments are typically demanding, with equipment required to withstand heavy use, wet environments and frequent cleaning. We offer proven solutions, designed to stand up to this type of daily use.

Food grade materials – For any food contact applications, equipment used should be made from food grade materials with access to certification a requirement to meet many industry accreditations. We can support by offering a wide range of food grade solutions, fully backed by an experienced team, able to advise on suitable materials and providing relevant certificates of conformity.

Hygienic Design – Hygiene and cleaning is a crucial task in food production areas. Products with excessive cavities, ribbing and hard to reach areas can be a hygiene managers worst nightmare, due to difficulty and time taken to properly clean. Within our range we offer products that have been designed to avoid this, offering smooth easy to clean surfaces and minimising of dirt traps.

Colour coding – The use of colours to segregate different factory areas, allergens or ingredients is a well used solution across the food industry. We offer products in a wide range of different colours to meet this important requirement. For example our Vikan range of cleaning utensils can be supplied in 12 colour options.

Foreign body risks – The risk of foreign bodies can be reduced by ensuring products used for food contact are suitable for the task. We offer food contact approved solutions that are robust and free of loose parts or fixings.

Efficiency – In all areas of the food supply chain efficiency is key, whether that be in regards to time, cost or space. Especially true in distribution of product, we offer a diverse range of returnable distribution crates and associated equipment designed to save space, reduce weight and remain in use on going.

Aside from the right products, at Onit Direct we believe service is a key factor to ensure the right equipment is available and supplied. We boast an experienced team that have been supporting the food industry for many years. Where possible we are always keen to get an understanding processes and application, which in turns helps us to ensure we are putting forward the most suitable solutions.