Fruit Processing Plant in Shanghai, China: Designed and Built by GSE

Comprehensive Support from Design to Commissioning

The project carried out for AGRANA in Shanghai is part of a comprehensive turnkey approach, covering all stages of the plant’s development. The support began with defining the client’s needs, then continued with the search for and identification of the property, including securing tax benefits and exemptions as well as managing the permits required for the project.

This comprehensive approach also included architectural design, construction coordination, and management of the industrial process. The goal was to ensure continuity across all project phases to guarantee a final result that met the client’s expectations, against a backdrop of growing business activity and closer proximity to clients in East China.

A food processing plant designed to meet the most stringent international standards

The Shanghai plant was designed to meet the food industry’s most rigorous standards, incorporating both Chinese GMP requirements and FDA standards. The facility also includes an ISO 8-classified production area, ensuring a controlled environment for sensitive fruit preparation activities.

The building also features advanced technical equipment, including an air conditioning and air treatment system capable of filtering PM2.5 fine particles. Specific infrastructure has also been put in place to treat a pond and an underground river, thereby enhancing the site’s environmental management and the facility’s overall compliance with international requirements.

Industrial Performance and Optimization of On-Site Working Conditions

The project was designed with a strong focus on industrial performance, aiming to create a plant that is more productive than the group’s first existing site. The production building is organized into three main areas totaling 9,000 m², dedicated to baking, preparation, packaging, and storage, with spaces adapted to different storage conditions: dry, fresh, and cold at -18°C.

In addition to this optimized industrial layout, special attention was paid to working conditions. The site notably includes 2,000 m² of modern office space, designed to be functional and comfortable, as well as a carefully crafted architectural design. The overall objective was to improve both operational efficiency and the well-being of on-site teams within a high-performance production environment that meets international standards.