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KLN Family Brands wasn’t looking for just another plant when it partnered with CRB for a new facility.

Water. We can’t live without it, and you can’t run a food or beverage plant without it. However, having it available for all earth’s inhabitants worldwide in the next 20 to 30 years will be a challenge—as already two-billion of the planet’s population live in areas where water is scarce. Unsurprisingly, the food and beverage industry is one of the largest water users, so it’s well worthwhile to minimize waste wherever possible. Water treatment companies are only too aware of the importance of conserving this precious resource, which in some areas can be more valuable than oil.

Graphic Packaging International has launched ProducePack™, a sustainable paperboard packaging line for fresh produce. 

Following the recent launch of Liquipure™, a new portfolio of sustainable flexible packaging, Liquibox more recently introduced Liquipure ultra: a recycle-ready bag-in-box bag specially designed for medium to high barrier applications. 

Snack bar company Nature Valley™ has launched the first plastic film wrapper designated as Store Drop-Off recyclable by How2Recycle® with its Crunchy granola bar. 

AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has debuted edible plant-based coating for produce freshness under its VitaFresh Botanicals brand. 

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.

Pouches have been the discussion of many in the food and beverage industries, as well as consumers, for their lack of recyclability. 

PakTech recently launched PakLock, a child-resistant cap designed for THC beverage cans.