AI PPE Detection for Food Manufacturing: Mantinga Case Study
AI PPE Detection for Food Manufacturing: Mantinga
Agmis deployed an intelligent AI PPE detection solution at one of the Baltic region's largest food manufacturers, achieving 93-100% accuracy rates across manufacturing plants and logistics centers.
Mantinga – Baltic Leader in Frozen and Convenience Foods
Established in 1995 in Lithuania, Mantinga UAB has grown into a vital player in the regional food manufacturing industry. With over 1,600 employees and a commitment to quality and innovation, the company has consistently pushed boundaries to maintain its standing in a highly competitive market. Operating in a global frozen food sector projected to reach $412.93 billion by 2030, Mantinga demonstrates resilience and capacity for growth – underpinned by operational excellence and uncompromising safety standards.
Food Manufacturing Demands Flawless PPE Compliance
Industry-Specific Complexity
Food manufacturing requires specialized hygiene protection – face masks, face shields, hairnets, beard nets, aprons, and food-safe gloves. Previous computer vision companies struggled to solve this multi-equipment detection challenge unique to food production environments.
Multi-Site Consistency
Ensuring uniform PPE compliance across manufacturing plants and logistics centers presented significant operational challenges, with varying environments, lighting conditions, and workflow patterns.
Regulatory Pressure
In an industry where food safety is both a regulatory requirement and critical to operational integrity, any lapse in PPE compliance risks contamination, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage.
Scale of Operations
With over 1,600 employees across multiple facilities, manual monitoring simply couldn't provide the consistent oversight needed to maintain compliance standards.
Intelligent AI PPE Detection Across Food Manufacturing Operations
Food Industry PPE Recognition: For Mantinga's food production environment, our AI system monitors compliance with hygiene-critical equipment including face masks, face shields, hairnets, beard nets, aprons, and food-safe gloves.
Broad Detection Capabilities: Beyond food industry requirements, our computer vision platform can detect PPE across multiple sectors – including hardhats, high-visibility vests, safety goggles, and ear protection for construction, manufacturing, and logistics environments.
Existing Infrastructure Integration: The AI PPE detection solution analyzes video footage from Mantinga's existing surveillance cameras, eliminating the need for costly new hardware installations.
Custom-Trained Models: Machine learning models were specifically trained to recognize the protective equipment used at Mantinga's facilities, adapting to the unique visual characteristics of their food production worksites.
Real-Time Notifications: The system delivers instant alerts when PPE violations are detected, enabling immediate corrective action rather than after-the-fact documentation.
GDPR-Compliant Architecture: Full alignment with EU data protection regulations ensures employee privacy while maintaining comprehensive safety oversight.
Extended Monitoring Capabilities: Beyond standard AI PPE detection, the system monitors forklift operators for safety protocol adherence and identifies cargo damage during loading and unloading operations.
AI PPE Detection in Action
Real-time computer vision monitors workers on the production line, automatically detecting PPE compliance.
Measurable Improvements Across Safety Operations
93% Detection Accuracy
AI PPE detection achieved 93% accuracy in identifying vests and hardhats across real-world manufacturing environments with varying lighting and potential visual obstructions.
100% Face Mask Detection
Perfect accuracy in face mask compliance monitoring – critical for food safety and hygiene standards in production environments.
Multi-Facility Coverage
Successful deployment across both logistics center and new food products manufacturing plant during the three-month pilot project.
Expanded Safety Monitoring
AI PPE detection capabilities extended to forklift safety protocol monitoring and cargo damage identification, multiplying the system's operational value.
Real-World Performance
The AI PPE detection system proved its effectiveness in challenging manufacturing environments – varying lighting conditions, moving personnel, and potential visual obstructions couldn't compromise detection accuracy.
Seamless Camera Integration
Leveraging existing surveillance infrastructure meant rapid deployment without disrupting ongoing operations or requiring significant capital investment in new hardware.
Comprehensive Reporting
Periodic reports consolidate compliance data, enabling safety managers to identify patterns, address problem areas, and demonstrate regulatory compliance during audits.
Scalable Foundation
The pilot project's success establishes a framework for expanded AI PPE detection deployment across Mantinga's growing operations.
Setting New Standards for Food Industry Safety
For food manufacturers operating under strict hygiene and safety regulations, consistent PPE compliance isn't optional – it's fundamental to product integrity and consumer trust. This AI PPE detection approach delivers transformative value through:
Industry-Specific Intelligence
Unlike generic safety monitoring, our AI PPE detection recognizes the full range of food industry protective equipment – from face masks and hairnets to aprons and food-safe gloves – with the flexibility to adapt to other industries' requirements.
Contamination Prevention
Automated compliance monitoring creates a reliable barrier against potential contamination sources, protecting both product quality and brand reputation.
Regulatory Confidence
Comprehensive detection and documentation simplifies compliance audits, demonstrating due diligence and supporting food safety certifications.
Future-Ready Investment
With Mantinga planning €21 million in manufacturing expansion, the AI PPE detection foundation scales seamlessly with growing operations and workforce.
A Promising Future for Intelligent Safety Monitoring
The success of this AI PPE detection pilot project signals a promising future for intelligent safety monitoring across food manufacturing. As Mantinga continues expanding its capabilities, the integration of AI-driven safety solutions positions the company at the forefront of industry innovation – transforming how food manufacturers approach workplace safety, hygiene compliance, and operational excellence.