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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.

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.

TECH FLASH

Piping design for bacteria reduction in water systems

Food Engineering interviews Jason Mitchell of US Water Services, Inc.

February 24, 2016

Monitoring a water system and getting clean samples aren’t easy, if your site has a poor design or contamination.

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.

TECH FLASH

Champions 12.3 aims to inspire action to reduce food waste

The coalition is increasing political and social momentum to achieve Target 12.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Jeremy Gerrard

January 25, 2016

Globally, a third of all food is lost or wasted between the farm and fork.

Special Supplement: Site Selection

Setting your sites on solid ground

A litany of factors must be considered in selecting a new plant location, but the choice must ultimately facilitate your goals and business strategy.

Debra Schug

December 21, 2015

Whether a processor is moving on, moving up or moving out, choosing a new home for a plant must involve the consideration of several factors, such as utilities and water costs, access to transportation, labor availability, incentives and sustainability issues.

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.