Sustainability

Cocoa, chocolate companies unite to address climate change

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.

TECH FLASH

Climate change brings food security risks

A new USDA report says climate change will deeply affect food security for the world’s poorest populations and tropical regions.

December 15, 2015

Without an appropriate response, the report says climate change will likely disrupt production that could lead to a variety of problems.

California almond industry launches strategic effort to cultivate innovation, sustainability

Jeremy Gerrard

December 9, 2015

Almond Board of California announced new efforts designed to make the almond industry even more efficient and sustainable.

Green Series

Sustainable stars in food manufacturing

Five facilities are recognized for projects or programs that improve environmentally friendly efforts in food and beverage product manufacturing operations.

Debra Schug

November 12, 2015

On April 15 of this year, PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network presented the 2014 Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards (SEMA) during Food Engineering’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference in Clearwater Beach, FL.