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Mintel: Shoppers want to reduce food waste

New report shows most U.S. shoppers think reducing food waste is as important as reducing packaging waste.

August 3, 2016

It turns out people actually care about food waste — or at least that’s what they say.

TECH FLASH

New Belgium earns platinum certification for zero waste initiatives

The brewery diverts 99.9 percent of its waste away from landfills.

Jeremy Gerrard

July 28, 2016

New Belgium scored 69 out of 80 points across categories such as reduce, redesign, zero waste purchasing, leadership and innovation.

land o'lakes forms new sustainability business division

Land O’Lakes launches new sustainability business division

July 26, 2016

Agricultural cooperative Land O'Lakes, Inc. announced the organization of a new business unit, SUSTAIN.

TECH FLASH

Jerky processor integrates ‘green’ wastewater treatment plant

The company sought a wastewater treatment solution to decrease the burden on its local sewer system and recover energy from the waste stream.

Jeremy Gerrard

June 28, 2016

The system solves the plant’s discharge overload issue and generates biogas as a byproduct.

winners of Plant of the Year Award on FA&M panel

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference 2016

FA&M 2016: Evolving toward excellence

FA&M presenters urged processors to foster cultures that emphasize caring, food safety and information.

Debra Schug

June 14, 2016

At first, it might seem odd that many of the presentations during this year’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference focused on people.

TECH FLASH

Nestlé marks achievements in nutrition and sustainability

Its 2015 Creating Shared Value Report also reveals gains in other areas

Jeremy Gerrard

June 14, 2016

The company meets 11 target objectives and adds 16 new target objectives.

Tetra Pak commits to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030

Jeremy Gerrard

June 13, 2016

Tetra Pak has committed to increasing its use of renewable electricity from 20 today to 100 percent across all global operations by 2030.

Cocoa, chocolate companies unite to address climate change

Jeremy Gerrard

June 2, 2016

The World Cocoa Foundation has launched a new program to address the threat climate change poses to cocoa sustainability.

Green Series

Reducing water usage in food and beverage processing

For decades, water was seen as a free commodity in processing environments, but attitudes are starting to change due to increasing drought conditions and recent water pollution crises.

Debra Schug

April 18, 2016

At the beginning of 2016, the world learned about the elevated lead levels in Flint, MI’s drinking water.

TECH FLASH

Food and beverage trends: Water & sustainability

Food and beverage manufacturers are embracing sustainability in their processes

April 13, 2016

Food Engineering speaks with GE Water & Process Technologies’ Paul Schuler for his thoughts on the latest trends and opportunities.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

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.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

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.

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