Equipment, pumps and plant maintenance — Steiner Ukraine blog
The valve that nobody thinks about until it fails
Imagine the situation. The production line has been running flawlessly for two years now. The pumps are transferring the product, the heat exchangers are maintaining the temperature, and the dispensers are filling the containers to the nearest gram. And then, one morning, a batch of yoghurt is rejected — not because of the raw materials, not because of the staff, but because of one single...
Filling lines: how to choose equipment suited to the viscosity of the product
Choosing a filling line is one of the most critical decisions when planning or modernising a food production facility. A mistake at this stage is costly: insufficient productivity, inconsistent dosing, frequent stoppages for maintenance, or even the inability to process a particular product at all. The key factor determining which equipment...
Liquid nitrogen dosers in beverage production: why they are needed and how not to make the wrong choice
At first glance the situation looks like an ordinary defect: a bottle of water or juice that has just come off the line suddenly “collapses” on the pallet a few hours later — the walls draw in, the shape deforms, and on the shelf such a product looks as if someone has already...
Industrial autoclaves for food production: how to choose
Heat treatment is one of the most critical stages in the production of canned foods: microbiological safety, shelf life and, ultimately, the manufacturer's reputation on the market all depend on it. A mistake at this stage is not always visible straight away — insufficient sterilisation may only show up after...
Ice cream for pets: why the new category has come to Ukraine — and what this means for producers
An analytical overview of the market for ice cream (frozen treats) for pets: the world, Europe, Ukraine. For producers of pet food and producers of ice cream who are looking for where to grow next. In the summer of 2025 something appeared on the shelves of Ukrainian pet shops and supermarkets that a few years earlier would have looked like a marketing...
The ice cream market in 2026: trends, the export potential of Ukraine and production technologies
While the peak of the season is still under way, the most far-sighted producers are already designing the next one. In this overview Steiner has gathered the Ukrainian ice cream market of 2025–2026, examined the record export of Ukrainian ice cream, the key trends in flavours and textures on real producer cases — and shown which technologies stand behind...
ILPRA tray sealers: how to choose equipment for sealing trays that will extend the shelf life of your products
Packaging is no longer simply «packaging for the sake of packaging». For producers of food, meat and dairy products, ready meals, as well as for the cosmetics and medical industries, the way a tray is sealed directly affects the shelf life of the product, its appearance on the shelf and the trust of the buyer...
The trend towards sustainability: switching to biodegradable and mono-material films. Challenges for equipment and how to solve them
The ecological transformation of the packaging industry is no longer merely a marketing requirement or a marker of «responsible business». Today it is a hard necessity dictated by European legislation (in particular the PPWR — Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation directives) and by the global requirements of retailers. The main vectors of this transformation...
Servicing industrial equipment during the high season: how to prevent emergency line stoppages
For manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, the «high season» is a period of maximum profit and, at the same time, a zone of increased risk. When the lines are loaded to 100% and the raw material and finished goods warehouses work non-stop, any unplanned stoppage caused by a technical fault costs...
Steiner Ukraine has become the official representative of Arsopi Thermal in Ukraine
Steiner Ukraine is expanding its portfolio of process equipment for the food and industrial sectors. From now on our company is the official representative of Arsopi Thermal in Ukraine. Arsopi Thermal is a Portuguese manufacturer of plate heat exchangers and heat engineering solutions for enterprises in the food, chemical and industrial sectors. The company specialises in...
