{"id":24072,"date":"2024-06-11T12:01:26","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T09:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiilto.com\/?p=24072"},"modified":"2024-06-11T12:46:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T09:46:58","slug":"valios-dairy-in-jyvaskyla-and-cheese-factory-in-aanekoski-ensure-their-hygiene-with-the-help-of-kiilto-collaboration-involves-more-than-just-chemicals-its-about-improving-the-entire-hygiene-pr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiilto.com\/newsroom\/valios-dairy-in-jyvaskyla-and-cheese-factory-in-aanekoski-ensure-their-hygiene-with-the-help-of-kiilto-collaboration-involves-more-than-just-chemicals-its-about-improving-the-entire-hygiene-pr\/","title":{"rendered":"Valio’s dairy in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and cheese factory in \u00c4\u00e4nekoski ensure their hygiene with the help of Kiilto: “Collaboration involves more than just chemicals, it’s about improving the entire hygiene process”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At the beginning of 2023, Valio’s production facilities in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and \u00c4\u00e4nekoski chose Kiilto as their hygiene partner. The implementation of Kiilto’s cleaning chemicals has proceeded systematically and safely with the assistance of Kiilto’s experts. Next, the washing processes will be developed collaboratively to become even more efficient.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Hygiene is a part of food safety<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hygiene partner who understands the processes of the food industry. Rapidly responsive and knowledgeable professionals. Reliable and systematic operation. This is how <strong>Jukka Launonen<\/strong>, Technical Expert at Valio Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, describes the collaboration with Kiilto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration began in January 2023 when Kiilto was selected as the supplier of surface and clean-in-place cleaning chemicals for Valio’s dairy in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and cheese factory in \u00c4\u00e4nekoski. Kiilto also supplies membrane cleaning agents to Valio in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Valio’s \u00c4\u00e4nekoski cheese factory, 2 million kilograms of Aura blue cheese and Valio salad cheese are produced annually, making it the leading blue cheese producer in Finland. Valio’s factory in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 on the other hand produces over 70 different products, including various milks, snacks, protein shakes, and creams. The production capacity is immense: approximately 155 million litres of milk are processed annually. With such massive volumes, the smoothness and reliability of hygiene processes are of utmost importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter has-parallax\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.kiilto.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/valio_kiilto_2-1.jpg)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"has-background-dim-60 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><em>In the Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 dairy, 155 million litres of milk and a wide range of other dairy products are processed annually. Kiilto’s products play a crucial role in ensuring production hygiene.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Previously, there were just red milk, blue milk, and sour milk. Now, the dairy aisle is full of different products. This demands a lot from the cleaning agents used for the pipelines and equipment in production facilities,” summarises <strong>Riitta J\u00e4rvinen<\/strong>, Kiilto’s Key Account Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given that hygiene is so central to the safety and longevity of products in the food industry, the expertise and reliability of the hygiene partner are significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I value the expertise and involvement of Kiilto’s staff. It forms the foundation of our collaboration,” says Jukka Launonen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kiilto.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/valio_kiilto_3__-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28558\"\/><figcaption><em><em>Kiilto’s Technical Expert Roope Niinim\u00e4ki (left) and Valio Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4’s Technical Expert Jukka Launonen (right) have closely collaborated on the switch to Kiilto’s cleaning and disinfecting chemicals at Valio Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. “Kiilto’s technical support has been systematic and thorough,” praises Launonen.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Collaborative efforts and close communication<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Valio Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, the first nearly one and a half years of collaboration involved switching cleaning chemicals. Kiilto’s chemicals have been adopted gradually as the old ones have run out. Kiilto’s Technical Expert <strong>Roope Niinim\u00e4ki<\/strong> has been present during these switches to help and ensure everything goes as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, changes need to be made at short notice when an old chemical runs out faster than anticipated. In such cases, Kiilto has responded quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Usually, Roope has been able come to Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 within a few days,” Launonen appreciates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anni Alakotila<\/strong>, Production Manager at Valio \u00c4\u00e4nekoski, is also pleased with Kiilto’s quick customer service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Kiilto’s technical experts are always ready to help, they’re easy to reach, and responses to emails come quickly. Therefore, working with Kiilto is easy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valio and Kiilto personnel maintain regular contact. During the chemical implementation project, status update meetings occur about once a month. Often, communication is conveniently handled via Teams, and at least once a year, the entire team meets in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kiilto.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/untitled-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28591\"\/><figcaption><em><em>Kiilto supplies surface cleaning agents for Valio’s dairy in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. The appropriate cleaning and disinfecting chemicals for the site have been chosen in collaboration with Kiilto’s professionals.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Local production ensures quick responses<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiilto is the only domestic provider of hygiene solutions for the food industry in Finland, with products developed and manufactured in Finland. Domestic production was one reason Kiilto was chosen as Valio’s hygiene partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“In these times, it’s good to support domestic companies and increase employment in Finland,” says Jukka Launonen from Valio in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anni Alakotila from Valio \u00c4\u00e4nekoski agrees: “Domestic production was an important factor as it ensures the availability of chemicals.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local production also allows for quick responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“If a special product is needed, or if more product is consumed than expected, we can respond and deliver it quickly since shipping time is minimal,” explains Riitta J\u00e4rvinen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One example of a quick response was when Valio Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 found during the tendering process that the packaging size of Kiilto’s surface disinfectant was too small for the production facility’s needs. The surface disinfectant was added to the range in a larger, 1,000-litre container fairly quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kiilto.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/valio_kiilto_5_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28562\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kiilto.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/untitled-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28568 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph has-large-font-size\">“Kiilto’s Finnish production means that we are available daily for our customers, and they can always rely on us being close by,” promises Roope Niinim\u00e4ki.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Savings from optimising cleaning in place<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the old cleaning chemicals have been replaced with Kiilto’s products, the customer can choose CIP (Clean in Place) optimisation as an additional service from Kiilto. In this service, the time, temperature, and concentration of the cleaning solution are adjusted to achieve an impeccable cleaning result as energy- and cost-efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiilto also offers the Kiilto ProCIP\u00ae optimisation service, which allows real-time monitoring of cleaning in place and provides concrete information on the economic savings achieved through optimisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, Kiilto’s role as an active hygiene partner does not end with cleaning optimisation. Kiilto continues to assist its customers, for instance if the products manufactured at the production facilities change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“For example, the emergence of oat products in the market has brought new cleaning needs, and we have developed new products with that in mind,” says Roope Niinim\u00e4ki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Improving hygiene processes was one reason Valio wanted to collaborate with Kiilto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It is important that the hygiene partner doesn’t just sell chemicals, but there must be potential for development in the collaboration, such as how to improve the washes and their energy efficiency and environmental friendliness,” Launonen summarises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roope Niinim\u00e4ki and Riitta J\u00e4rvinen also praise the collaboration with Valio. When all parties are committed to carrying out the chemical change project thoroughly and have a deep understanding of its requirements, the collaboration is smooth and rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.kiilto.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/valio_kiilto_7_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28580\"\/><figcaption><em><em>In the food industry, switching the supplier of cleaning and disinfecting chemicals is often a significant decision that is carefully considered and time-consuming. At Valio’s production facility in Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, this crucial process is nearing completion, and Technical Expert Jukka Launonen is pleased with how professionally the various stages have been managed in collaboration with Kiilto.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Kiilto offers high-quality training<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiilto’s services also include training, which encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects, showing how surface cleaning should be performed correctly. Both Launonen and Alakotila have found the training beneficial and good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In \u00c4\u00e4nekoski, Kiilto has provided surface cleaning training not only for Valio’s own staff working in the production process but also for the employees of an external cleaning company that performs surface cleaning in the packaging area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Valio Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, staff from the process side, whose job description includes foam and surface cleaning, participate in the surface cleaning training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“It is always good to review what has already been learned. 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