A Brazilian fertiliser processor manufactured a mineral-based fertiliser slurry that incorporated multiple solid ingredients followed by addition of 0.25 % xanthan gum stabiliser to prevent separation. The mixture was prepared in a large agitated batch tank, then transferred to a filling system where product passed through a dispensing nozzle into packaging.
However, the processor faced two critical production issues:
These limitations resulted in production shutdowns, material waste and lost profitability, prompting the search for a more efficient fertiliser mixing technology.