Sustainability

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There is rarely a dull day in the global food and beverage manufacturing business.

While sustainability programs have become the new normal at most manufacturing facilities, there is always room for improvement and another project to tackle.

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

Emerging technologies can help a manufacturer reduce food waste and energy costs while establishing “green” bona fides with consumers.

U S food processors face increasing energy-efficiency and sustainability demands from regulators, market competition and consumers interested in purchasing products from environmentally friendly companies.

Kolak Snack Foods Ltd. is a leading UK manufacturer of crisps (potato chips) and snacks. Its brands include Kolak Diamond Crisps and Snacks and Dylans Hand Cooked Crisps.

Collectively, entries conserved 820 million gallons of water, saved 7.8 million pounds of material and eliminated 10,500 tons of landfill waste.

While FSMA requirements, staffing issues, increased productivity and constantly evolving consumer demands may be top of mind for many people reading this column, sustainability remains one of the top 10 trends affecting plant operations, according to Food Engineering’s most recent State of Food Manufacturing report.