Food Security

THE ROLE OF A PRODUCTION MANAGER AND TYPICAL PROTOTYPE /FORMAT OF PACKAGING SEQUENCE IN THE BOTTLING HALL

Published

2 years ago

August 4, 2022

ESPOUSING THE CORE VALUES — GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS AND INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS.
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AT RESUMPTION,

The Production Manager shall be served with a copy of the daily Raw materials opening – stock from the Store for vital decisions at the Plant level.
He will summon the Supervisors of both Production and Engineering for a briefing of 10 -30 mins. based on the report of the previous shift before the start of operation. Basically on cleaning instructions and maintenance tips. The engineering department shall effect reported repairs. and the QUALITY CONTROL department is invited for on-the-spot checks of Product Co2, density (Brix), etc.

Bottle and water inspection. While the line supervisor shall provide a cover-up for late or absent personnel. Ensuring early Test- running and eventual Takeoff.

■ Prior to takeoff, ensure an accurate account of products in liters before bottling and hourly too. Carbonation check by Q/C.
YIELD =Net Produced /Total product × %.

DISTURBANCE AND EFFICIENCY REPORT.

Description of details of downtime.
Time started — Time solved.
%Downtime.
Personnel attendance.

PRODUCTION HOURS

Production figure.
Hourly product usage.
Hourly yield, Cummulative Production figure.
Product balance & Brix (density ). Remark.

REJECTS

Cases rejected /hour. Uncorked, Unlabeled, and Breakages.
Recuperation of products for further Processing.
Detailed and endorsed reportage of activities shall be made in the production log/report book by the shift supervisor.

THE CORE VALUES

The Production Mgr. shall prepare a periodic report for the management’s attention.
The followings are the other roles of the Production manager.

● Ability to direct and control operations to achieve budgeted capacity utilization, quality specifications, and cost standard as will be stipulated by the management.

● An interface between the company and the standard organizations eg. Nig. Standard Organization NSO, NAFDAC, etc.
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● Implementation of production plans in conformity with overall policies of the organization using techno /commercial skills for effective management of resources.

● Assumption of full responsibility for the plant through the line supervisors.

● Co-ordinate closely with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and to allow for proper preventive maintenance.

● Proactiveness – ability to intervene and control unexpected occurrences or situations for a positive impact on production.

● Inculcating safety awareness in the production environment such as HACCP, EMS, QMS, etc. to all staff, maintaining good housekeeping and presentable workplace with staff adherence to discipline.

● Ensuring proper documentation of breakdown, downtime, and output.

● Ensure accurate material control (Order, Stock, and Usage ) and materials balance reconciliation.

● Implementation of on-job continuous training and assessment for sub-ordinate.

● Must be well grounded in the application of various marketing functions such as Planning, Investigation, /Evaluation, Coordination control, and good effective sound techno/commercial skills.

These and many more will be beneficial for smooth production.

At WUFAS AGR0Net, We are Competent and Reliable Food Processing Technologists in Human Capital Development Consultancy in Food Processing Technology and industries. Espousing International Best Practices for the startups, teeming youthful population, unemployed graduates, ecopreneurs, and other Food handlers.

■ The Principal Partner was at various times

● Factory Mgr,– Nig. Yeast & Alcohol manu.Co. NIYAMCO — DISTILLATION

● BrewMaster North Brewery Ltd Kano.

● Production mgr – 7up Bottling co Lagos.

● Tech. Sales Mgr. — Cadbury Plc Nig. Lagos.

● Gen. Manager Lister Flour mills. Ibadan.

● Plant Mgr.– Prime Distillery & Vitnets Sango Ota – Ogun State.

● SIWES Lafia Fruits Canning factory Ibadan.

● CEO – WUFASON FOODS. (Dairy – diff. types yoghurt, Beverages – Fruits flavours).

● NYSC Partner – Skill Aquisation Empowerment Development. (SAED).
amongst many others.

Our services include :

Entrepreneurial / Empowerment Demonstrative Seminars in FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY. Detailing Ethics of Food Processing Technology : water treatment, packaging, preservation, Quality control concept, Food mgt System. etc.
Rejigging of ailing Food Processing Plants and introduction of value chain development.
Facilitation of Food Security Conference and Seminars.
Establishment, Construction and Installation of Micro, Small and Medium scale Food processing plants using 80%local content and other food grade appliances.

Food Security

BENEFITS OF CASHEW NUTS

Published

3 weeks ago

October 30, 2024

Akindele Faleye

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-Antioxidants
Cashews are rich in carotenoids and Polyphenols antioxidants that helps reduce inflammation and offers protection from disease.

-Low Sugar
Cashews are low in sugar which helps reduce the risk for serious diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, Lung disease, Heart disease, Liver disease, fatty buildup and enhances weight loss.

-Rich in Fibers
Fibers are very important to normalize bowel movement, also increases weight and size of stool thereby improving transit.

-Plant Protein
Cashews contain phytonutrients and quicker muscle repair property. Plant proteins have been linked to a lower risk of stroke heart disease

-Essential micro-nutrients
Cashew kernels are a good source of copper, magnesium and Manganese (nutrients for energy production, brain health, immunity and bone health
).

-Reduce cholesterol
Too much cholesterol in the body cause plaque buildup in arteries which can lead to atherosclerosis (cardiovascular disease).

At WufasAgronet, we are competent and reliable Food Technologists into Human Capital and Value Chain Development Consultancy in Food Processing technology training the teeming youthful population including tertiary institutions graduates in Global Competitiveness and International Best practices in Food Processing technology. Contact email wufasagronet@gmail.com

Food Security

LIVESTOCK: COLD CHAIN MAINTENANCE FOR MILK & OTHER PERISHABLES.

Published

3 weeks ago

October 29, 2024

Akindele Faleye

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…. @WufasAgronet we are Food Security (processing) Advocates

✅Earned FAO, WFP, WORLD BANK, IFAD, IDA, IMF, UN, ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATIONS, BBC NEWS, JAGABAN ARMY, PUNCH NEWSPAPERS, GUARDIAN Newspapers, Today Reporters, Ripples News, AIT Online etc TopFan Barges.
✅Member NAAJ, PAAJ, IFAJ AND AFAN.
✅Consultancy Services in Human Capital and Value Chain Development Consultancy in Food Processing technology.

✔️At WufasAgronet, we provide adequate cooling effects on milk production and other perishables to support the Livestock Ministry through our competent INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP with foreign experts.

TYPES OF COLD CHAINS

-SHOCK FREEZERS
Shock Freezers are professional equipment that controls temperature necessary for keeping products fresh for a long time.
While preserving the products the equipment makes to keep undamaged nutritional value of the products after being defrosted. The equipment is made to consists of Double Stage Semi Hermatic compressors. The Shock freezers system allows to lower the temperature very rapidly up to -180°C degrees. Freezing is provided by air coolers of it by blowing over fronted surface of the wagon. This enables to freeze down quickly in cold air flow. The room air should not exceed 35°/-40.°C. Besides, it’s proven to be a low-waste and environment friendly system.

COLDSTORAGE
This system is manufactured and installed with the entire components like it is ready to use. It could be of mobile device.
This system can be disassembled so it can be moved to other places.
Cold storage consist of the following levels and types of preserving:
-Cold-rooms 🙁 +16° / +5°C)
-Cold storage Rooms (+5°/-5°C)
-Freezing Rooms : (-18°/-23°C)
-Shock freezer :(-35°/-40°C) .

DEEPFREEZE ROOMS.
These are for preserving products such as meat, poultry etc. For a long time. They are preserved under temperatures not exceeding – 18°/-23°C. In order to isolate these rooms 150mm width sandwich panels are used.

COLD ROOMS
Cold rooms are used to keep baked goods, chocolates etc.
The cold rooms prevent bacteria from growing. Low ventilation allows workers to work without endangering their health which is very important aspect too.

Food Security

NATURAL COLORS IN FOOD

Published

1 month ago

October 8, 2024

Akindele Faleye

FOOD SECURITY

NATURAL COLORS IN FOOD
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FOOD COLORS
Natural colors are available in powder, Gel paste and liquid forms with oil soluble (OS) and water soluble (ws).

USAGE –
In Beverages, Bakery(bread, cakes etc), Dairy (Yogurt, ice cream, flavor milk etc) and Confectionery (candy, jelly etc ).

COLORS/NAME /LIQUID /DOSAGE (%)
-Pink to baby pink / Carmine, E120-liquid. – 0.1
-Wine / Radish red, E163 (viii) /liquid -0.1
-Purple / Carmine cohineal, E120, Gardenia blue /liquid -0.1
-Yellow /Gardenia yellow, E164/ liquid -0.1
-Brown /Caramel color E150D-liquid-0.05-0.2
-Dark brown /Caramel color E150D/ powder -0.1
-Light Brown / Caramel color E150A-powder-0.1
-Green /chlorophyll in copper sodium salt E141(ii) – liquid -0.1
-Lime green /Carthamins yellow, Gardenia blue E165 – liquid -0.1
-Red Velvet / Carmine cohineal, E120 – powder -0.3-0.5
-Lemon yellow / Natural carotene E160A (ii-powder )-0.1

✅Each of the above have Product code…….. on request

At WufasAgronet, we are competent and reliable Food Technologists into Human Capital and Value Chain Development Consultancy in Food Processing technology training the teeming youthful population including teirary institutions graduates in Global Competitiveness and International Best practices in Food Processing technology. Contact email wufasagronet@gmail.com

Environmental2 years ago

OPINION: AN ACCESSMENT OF NIGERIA’S PERFORMANCE IN THE OPTICS OF THE UN 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AGENDA 2030. ( Periodic quaterly review & update — ( September ’22)