Articles Tagged with ''food waste''

At full capacity, the Lexington facility will be capable of processing up to 120,000 tons of unsold, non-donatable food annually from food retailers, distribution centers, warehouses and manufacturing locations.

This facility converts wastewater and high-strength organic food waste residuals piped directly from Danone USA's largest U.S. yogurt manufacturing facility, and from other regional food and beverage producers, into renewable biogas, water treated to municipal discharge standards and nutrient-rich soil amendments.

Upon closing, Generate Upcycle's anaerobic digestion facilities and advanced depackaging facilities operating across upstate New York and Ontario, Canada, are expected to join Vanguard Renewables' portfolio.

Older facilities, in many cases, can be maintained to protect ingredients and finished goods. However, attention should be paid to drainage systems, along with monitoring environmental temperatures, humidity and airflows in critical spaces.

Finding a secure way to manage waste in the food and beverage industry helps ensure that through every change of hands waste is handled discreetly and securely, mitigating brand risk.

Consumer preferences for recycled packaging are not unanimous, but they remain interested in sustainability practices. Meanwhile, food processors are strategically advancing energy efficiency programs that leverage advanced analytics and automation technologies.

Food waste poses a significant challenge across the food industry. New research reveals that while many companies recognize the issue, only a fraction set tangible reduction targets. To align actions with global best practices, measuring and reporting food waste is crucial.

Divert is accelerating its business momentum, including the buildout of its Integrated Diversion & Energy Facilities in Longview, Washington and Lexington, North Carolina, which are expected to commence operations later this year.

As a part of the program, unsold and non-donatable food and beverage products from USCS’s California locations are brought to Divert’s Integrated Diversion and Energy Facility in Turlock, Calif.

Process automation with the help of sensors helps minimize waste, reduce energy consumption and optimize resources by enabling real-time monitoring and precise control over production processes.