How does AVEVA ensure consistent quality in high-volume food production?
Farchioni produces 32 million bottles of extra virgin olive oil a year, 25% of which are exported. AVEVA InTouch and System Platform automate the blending processes to ensure that a 3,000-quintal batch has exactly the same appearance, aroma and taste as a one-liter sample. This consistency is essential to preserving the regional flavor identity and brand image in international markets, where traceability and consistency have become major purchasing criteria.
What does an MES bring to a smart olive oil factory?
AVEVA MES Performance & Operations structures and digitizes Farchioni's production flows, replacing paper reports with full electronic traceability. The MES centralizes quality data, tracks batches in real time, schedules preventive maintenance and feeds industrial performance indicators. For an exporting food producer, it is an essential lever for regulatory compliance, reducing downtime and supporting decisions based on reliable data rather than individual experience.
How does AVEVA industrial supervision contribute to food safety?
Food safety depends in particular on preventing cross-contamination in production pipelines. AVEVA System Platform and InTouch continuously monitor the proper operation of pumps, valves and blending lines at Farchioni, and raise an immediate alert in the event of an anomaly. Automated control ensures that a process follows exactly the planned sequence, without manual intervention that could cause errors. This real-time traceability has become a standard for manufacturers exporting to markets with demanding health standards.
How do you move from traditional artisanal production to an automated smart factory?
Farchioni made this transition by preserving its two-century-old know-how while automating repetitive manual tasks with AVEVA. Operators, freed from manual work, now have greater visibility of the production lines through InTouch HMI. Management calls it a "People 4.0" strategy: technology does not replace people but enhances their skills. It is a relevant model for heritage industrial SMEs that want to modernize their facilities without breaking with their quality DNA.
What ROI can be expected from an AVEVA project in the food and beverage sector?
At Farchioni, the investment in AVEVA InTouch, System Platform and MES made it possible to reach 32 million bottles a year with consistent quality, export 25% of production and reduce downtime thanks to automated preventive maintenance. Gains include freeing up operators' time, ending time-consuming paper reporting, faster handling of quality deviations and better use of data for planning. It is a 15-year partnership that demonstrates the value of a progressive, sustainable digital transformation.
