Food & Drink Laboratory Design | Manufacturing Fit Out

Food & Drink Laboratory Design, Fit Out & Refurbishment

Successful Food & Drink Laboratory Design is about creating integrated environments that support research, product development, quality control and manufacturing. From new product formulation and flavour development to analytical testing and pilot production, laboratories within the food and beverage sector require carefully planned spaces that combine technical performance, hygiene and operational efficiency.

With over 45 years’ experience, Klick Technology specialises in Laboratory Design, laboratory fit out and refurbishment for organisations across the food and beverage industry. Whether you’re creating a new product development laboratory, upgrading an existing quality control facility or expanding into manufacturing space, we provide complete turnkey solutions tailored to your processes and future growth.

Our expertise extends far beyond laboratory furniture. We coordinate every aspect of your project, including lab design, specialist building services, hygienic wall panelling, resin flooring, drainage, ventilation, temperature control and manufacturing support areas. The result is a fully integrated environment that enables laboratories and production facilities to operate safely, efficiently and seamlessly together.

Food & Drink Sectors We Support

Klick Technology designs and delivers specialist laboratories and manufacturing environments for organisations across the food and drink sector. Whether you’re developing new products, testing ingredients or expanding production capacity, we create facilities tailored to your processes and long-term business objectives.

We have experience supporting organisations involved in:

Every organisation has different technical, operational and regulatory requirements. Our team works closely with clients to design laboratories and manufacturing facilities that support efficient workflows, hygienic operation and future growth.

Food & Drink Laboratory Design for Manufacturers

Food laboratories place unique demands on both the building and the laboratory environment. Product development, flavour testing, quality assurance and analytical testing all require practical layouts that improve workflow while maintaining hygiene standards and supporting future business growth.

It may also be necessary to include a tasting area within the laboratory space for staff and clients to sample new products.

Working closely with your team, our designers develop laboratory layouts that consider:

Every laboratory is designed around the way your team works rather than a standard furniture layout.

Food & Drink Laboratory Fit Out & Refurbishment Services

As a specialist laboratory fit out contractor, Klick provides a complete lab refurbishment service, allowing clients to deal with a single experienced project team.

Our turnkey service can include:

Laboratory Furniture & Equipment

Mechanical & Electrical Services

We coordinate all supporting services required to create a safe and efficient laboratory environment, including:

Carefully designed ventilation systems help maintain comfortable working conditions while reducing airborne contaminants, controlling food odours and supporting environmental conditions were required.

Hygienic Finishes for Food & Drinks Lab Design

Food and drink environments require finishes capable of withstanding demanding cleaning regimes while supporting high standards of hygiene.

Depending on your processes we can provide:

These materials are selected for durability, ease of cleaning and long-term performance within food and beverage environments.

Drainage & Process Areas

Where food manufacturing or pilot production forms part of the project, drainage design becomes a critical consideration.

Our refurbishment projects can include:

Our team works closely with clients to ensure the laboratory and manufacturing spaces operate together efficiently.

Integrated Food Laboratory & Manufacturing Facilities

One of Klick’s key strengths is delivering facilities that combine research laboratories with manufacturing and supporting areas.

Projects may include:

Providing all elements through a single contractor helps simplify project management and ensures the laboratory and manufacturing environments work seamlessly together.

Why Choose Klick for Laboratory Design Advice?

Food and drink laboratory projects often involve much more than laboratory furniture. Successful projects rely on careful coordination between designers, mechanical and electrical specialists, ventilation engineers and installation teams.

Klick provides:

What our clients say

“From the very first meeting with the Klick team, we had full confidence and knew they would be professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. They were understanding of our needs and highly attentive…. The installation itself was very smooth, timely, and with minimal disruption to the operation of the site…. We now have a cutting edge R&D facility which is in-fitting with the kind of work we are doing, a pleasure to work in, and a showpiece for the company….”

Berni Hamill
Product Development Manager, Bevie Ingredients

Food & Drink Laboratory Projects Case Studies

Our experience spans flavour development laboratories, beverage testing laboratories, nutraceutical laboratories, quality control laboratories and food manufacturing environments, giving us the expertise to deliver complete laboratory and production solutions for organisations across the food and beverage sector.

Flavour Development Laboratory Design & Fit Out – JPL Flavours

Our project for JPL Flavours demonstrates our expertise in designing and delivering specialist flavour development laboratories alongside supporting manufacturing and office accommodation. The project created a modern environment for flavour development, laboratory testing and business operations, all delivered through a single coordinated fit out programme.

Visit JPL Flavours to learn more about their work:
jplflavours.com

Beverage Testing Laboratory Fit Out – Bevie

For Bevie, Klick completed the refurbishment of a specialist beverage testing laboratory within an occupied commercial building. Careful planning and phased working enabled the laboratory to be constructed with minimal disruption while delivering a practical, future-ready facility for beverage analysis and product development.

Visit Bevie:
bevie.co

Nutraceutical Laboratory Design & Manufacturing Facilities – EuroCaps

Our work for EuroCaps involved creating specialist nutraceutical laboratory and manufacturing facilities that support product development, quality assurance and production. The project demonstrates Klick’s ability to integrate laboratory environments with adjacent manufacturing and operational spaces.

Visit EuroCaps:
eurocaps.co.uk

Read our guide for practical advice on food & drink laboratory design: 9 Design Tips for Food & Drinks Laboratories.

Planning a Food & Drink Lab Design or Refurbishment Project?

Whether you’re creating a new product development laboratory, refurbishing an existing facility or expanding your manufacturing capability, our experienced team can help you develop a practical, future-ready solution.

Please call 0161 998 9726 or email us to arrange a site visit and discuss requirements. 

Further Reading

If you’re planning to upgrade your food & drink laboratory or manufacturing facility, the following organisations provide valuable guidance on food science, product development, food safety and workplace compliance.

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