
The true cost of product losses in dairy manufacturing: A data-driven analysis
European dairy processors handle approximately 160 million tonnes of raw milk annually. Industry data indicates that roughly 4% of this volume is lost due to process inefficiencies—a staggering 6.4 million tonnes of product that never reach …
Why zero drift matters - how RF tech is transforming beverage & dairy
Every production facility using traditional liquid analysis sensors—conductivity probes, pH meters, turbidity sensors—pays a hidden tax: sensor drift. Over time, these sensors lose accuracy. Electrodes foul, optical windows cloud, reference …
Pushout optimization: Reducing product loss in every batch changeover
In beverage and dairy production, batch changeovers (also known as pushouts) represent one of the most significant sources of product loss. Whether transitioning between different milk grades in a dairy, switching from one juice variety to …
The hidden cost of 'Good Enough' process control in beverage and dairy
Most beverage manufacturing facilities operate with what seems like adequate process control. CIP cycles complete successfully. Batches meet specifications. Production runs smoothly—most of the time. The conventional monitoring approach—per …
CIP Optimisation: Cut your cleaning costs by 30%
We see it constantly: food and beverage producers burning thousands of euros on inefficient CIP cycles. After analysing operations across dairy, beverage, and food processing plants, the patterns are clear. Simple optimisation changes deliv …
Case Study: How Valio's Joensuu plant achieved significant savings annually
Valio's Joensuu plant utilised Collo's technology and achieved significant cost savings on an annual basis by improving the efficiency of the cream production process
Real-Time insights for dairy efficiency and sustainability
As the 2025 sustainability targets approach, the dairy industry faces growing challenges to minimize its environmental impact while maintaining operational excellence. At Collo, we’re proud to offer an innovative solution that helps dairies …





