Food & Beverage Facility Design That Works
Food and beverage manufacturers face a unique challenge: designing facilities that meet strict safety standards while maximizing production efficiency. At Taiga Solutions, we specialize in exactly that—engineering facilities for dairy, produce, beverage, and CPG operations that pass every audit and run like clockwork. We're not general contractors who dabble in food facilities. We're engineers who understand the difference between a facility that technically meets code and one that actually works for your operation. From HACCP-compliant layouts to GMP-certified environments, we design for both compliance and productivity. What sets us apart: • Full-service engineering — From concept design through construction oversight and startup support • Deep regulatory expertise — Building Code, HACCP, GMP/EU-GMP, SQF/BRC certification • Brownfield specialists — Retrofitting existing buildings, often saving 30-40% vs greenfield • Hands-on approach — Our team stays involved from blueprint to production line startup Whether you're scaling up from a commercial kitchen, expanding an existing plant, or building from scratch, we'll help you avoid the costly mistakes that plague food facility projects.
OUR INDUSTRIES
FOOD & BEVERAGE
We engineer facilities for food and beverage manufacturers—from ready-to-eat meals, sauces, and plant-based products to juice, kombucha, seltzers, and craft beverages. Our designs meet HACCP and SQF certification requirements while maximizing production efficiency.
Whether you're launching a new product or scaling an existing line, we deliver facilities built for compliance and throughput.
DAIRY
From fluid milk processing to cheese, yogurt, and ice cream production, we engineer dairy facilities that meet both CFIA and FDA licensing requirements. Our designs address the unique demands of dairy—CIP (clean-in-place) systems, precise temperature control, pasteurization equipment integration, and sanitary piping layouts.
Whether you're expanding an existing dairy plant or building new, we deliver facilities that pass inspection and run efficiently.
PRODUCE PROCESSING
We specialize in produce washing, cutting, and packaging facility design—including leafy greens, fresh-cut vegetables, and greenhouse operations. Our engineering covers wash line integration, cold chain management, water treatment systems, and packaging automation.
Produce facilities require strict contamination controls and rapid throughput. We design layouts that optimize product flow while meeting food safety requirements.
OUR SERVICES
Engineering & Design
Full-service engineering from initial concept through construction documents. Our services include:
Feasibility studies — Site assessment, capacity planning, budget estimation
Process design — Production flow, equipment layout, line integration
Facility design — Floor plans, building systems, GMP/HACCP-compliant layouts
Regulatory compliance — CFIA, FDA, SQF, BRC, EU-GMP design standards
Utility systems — Boilers, chillers, compressed air, water treatment, electrical
We deliver permit-ready drawings and specifications that contractors can build from.
Project Management
We manage food facility projects from concept to commissioning:
Scheduling & milestone tracking — Realistic timelines, critical path management
Procurement support — Equipment sourcing, vendor coordination, RFQ management
Contractor oversight — Construction coordination, quality control, issue resolution
Budget management — Cost tracking, change order control, value engineering
Startup & commissioning — Equipment testing, operator training, production ramp-up
Our PM approach keeps projects on time, on budget, and audit-ready.
CPG Design
Consumer packaged goods require precision engineering for packaging lines, labeling systems, and co-packing operations. We design:
Primary packaging — Filling, sealing, capping, lidding equipment integration
Secondary packaging — Case packing, shrink wrapping, palletizing automation
Line upgrades — Retrofitting existing equipment for new products or higher throughput
Co-packing facilities — Multi-product layouts with flexible changeover capability
From single SKU operations to complex multi-format lines, we engineer packaging systems that scale with your business.
RECENT PROJECTS
50+ food and beverage facility projects across North America—from dairy processing plants to beverage production lines to SQF-certified packaging operations.
Let’s Work Together
Ready to discuss your next facility project? Whether you're building new, expanding, or retrofitting, our team is ready to scope your project and provide a clear path forward. Reach out and one of our engineers will be in touch within 24 hours.