Articles Tagged with ''energy''

New insulation on dairy piping saves energy and reduces the chance of bacterial cross-contamination

Insulating pipes

Hygienic process insulation solves dairy coop condensation issues, saves energy

Kamataka Milk Producers replaced aging and cracking foam and nitrile rubber insulation, reducing the potential for bacterial cross contamination

Wayne Labs

September 22, 2021

Replacing aging insulation on piping not only reduces the potential of developing bacterial cross-contamination, but also saves energy.

Smithfield Foods’ new distribution center in Maryland opened in the fall of 2019

Sustainability

Sustainability has its rewards—tangible and intangible

Suppliers and food processors work together to create projects that save energy and money—and show they’re responsible corporate citizens

Wayne Labs

March 4, 2021

There are several methods to reduce energy needs, usage and costs. Some are basic and simple; others are more sublime. Four recent news items show how processors can take steps to decrease energy inputs, improve their carbon footprint and look smarter and be more sustainable.

Use new technologies to reduce your use of electrical energy

Decreasing Energy Usage

New technologies and concepts save energy in food and beverage plants

AI applied to energy usage/billing and integrating processes with heating and cooling systems reduce overall energy costs

Wayne Labs

February 11, 2021

Recent developments from energy providers and equipment suppliers are providing new ways to reduce energy usage and costs. We look at developments on the AI (artificial intelligence) front from Constellation (an Exelon company) and integrating process with heating/cooling systems from GEA, supplier of manufacturing equipment to the food and beverage industry.

Viking Masek saves energy with solar array

Energy savings

Packaging machine company turns toward the sun

Solar power helps Viking Masek save some big bucks

Wayne Labs

January 9, 2020

Solar arrays aren't just for sunny southern climes; they can reduce energy bills up north, too.

Energy

Combined heat and power cogeneration can ensure consistency and save energy

Gas-fired turbine engines are a relatively low-maintenance investment that can pay for themselves

Luke Baker

December 6, 2019

In food and beverage production, consistency—in quality, output, costs, regulatory compliance and sustainability—is everything. Variability in any of these areas can bedevil process engineers and, if inadequately mitigated or remediated, can torpedo a producer’s bottom-line.

Technology Sourcebook

Cortec VpCI-706 fuel additive

March 8, 2017

Cortec VpCI-706 fuel additive works in diesel tanks and systems; it provides corrosion protection for ferrous metal surfaces in contact with the fuel and above the fuel level.

Field Reports

Cooking with steam and getting hot water in return

May 30, 2016

Hormel Foods is well known for its variety of meat products in microwaveable, refrigerated and canned formats.

Green Series

Achieving Zero Waste

Food and beverage manufacturers continue sustainability efforts by minimizing byproducts, composting waste, recycling processing and packaging materials, and conserving energy and water.

Wayne Labs

February 10, 2016

Manufacturers looking to improve their sustainability are wise to remember the three R’s of waste management: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Field Reports

On-demand steam saves energy

Using generators instead of boilers provides steam when it is needed, lowering energy costs and minimizing TDS blowdown periods.

November 28, 2015

In 1986, frozen soup underdog Kettle Cuisine opened a small factory in a converted garage in Revere, MA. Fast-forward nearly 30 years, and Kettle Cuisine is now a frontrunner when it comes to fresh, ready-made soups for restaurants, foodservice operators and consumers.

Manufacturing News

Cheap energy—but for how long?

Wayne Labs

June 9, 2014

The lower price of natural gas has unfortunately caused some users to take short-term views of energy prices.

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.