Every hour counts in food processing. For Cedenco Foods, one simple change added a full day of production during their busy sweetcorn season. The secret? Switching to a better food contact sanitiser.

The Challenge

Cedenco runs a 24/7 operation from January to April, producing IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) sweetcorn under the strict FSSC22000 food safety standard. Their old sanitiser, a peracetic acid product, kept microbes under control—but it came with big problems:

• High cost per use
• Special license needed for storage (Class 5.1 Dangerous Goods)
• Strong odor and health risks for staff
• Corrosion damage to equipment
• Export restrictions (Japan bans peracetic acid on food)

The Solution

Hygiene Technologies introduced Cedenco to Terminex, a chlorine dioxide sanitiser. Unlike older systems that needed expensive generators, Terminex comes in a pre-activated, 1-ton bag-in-box format. This closed-loop system is safe, easy to store, and requires no manual handling.

The sanitiser runs through an automated dosing system at a low, controlled rate. Quality teams check levels with a simple portable monitor to ensure compliance.

The Results

The switch delivered major benefits:

• Lower costs than peracetic acid
• Extra day of production thanks to reduced microbial buildup
• No dangerous goods license required
• Improved staff safety and zero odor complaints
• No corrosion after seasonal inspections
• Meets export standards

Cedenco calls the change “a complete success.”

Why It Matters

Terminex’s bulk packaging makes it ideal for large-scale sanitising, CIP circuits, and direct food contact. It’s a safe, cost-effective way to improve hygiene and efficiency.

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