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Sustainability

Smithfield Foods starts biogas gathering projects in two states

Systems will collect renewable biogas and ship it to natural gas pipeline systems, helping to fuel the energy grid

Wayne Labs

June 11, 2019

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Smithfield Foods, Inc. has begun the construction of new biogas gathering systems in Missouri and Utah, which brings the company closer to delivering renewable natural gas (RNG) from hog manure.

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Tetra Pak adds solar array, wants only renewable electricity sources

Company is halfway to global goal

Rose Shilling

September 17, 2018

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Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak is installing a solar power array at its headquarters for its goal to use 100 percent renewable electricity in the U.S. by next year.

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

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

Tetra Pak commits to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030

Jeremy Gerrard

June 13, 2016

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

Bimbo to install solar energy system

April 8, 2016

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The rooftop panels at the Escondido, CA bakery will produce electricity for the facility.

USDA issues second RFP for bird flu vaccine

USDA invests $6.7 million in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

Jeremy Gerrard

June 12, 2015

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USDA announced this week it is investing more than $6.7 million in 544 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across the nation.

TECH FLASH

Goya opens new corporate headquarters

The largest Hispanic-owned food company in the US has moved into a 600,000-square-foot warehouse in New Jersey.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2015

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The sustainable corporate headquarters is part of a $500 million global expansion over the past 10 years.

TECH FLASH

Northwest Ohio food processing

With plants like Campbell’s, Cooper Farms, Hirzel Canning Co. and Lakeview Farms, the Toledo area is host to a high concentration of food processing companies

Debra Schug

November 24, 2014

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With access to natural resources, transportation and a strong supply chain it’s no wonder agribusiness and food processing is excelling in Northwest Ohio.

Beverage companyâ??s solar field design shares the â??loveâ?? of renewable energy

TECH FLASH

Solar field shares ‘love’ of renewable energy

A field of solar panels on New Caledonia’s largest island is being constructed in the shape of a heart for local beverage company Froico SA

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

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The unique field design was inspired by an area of nearby wild mangrove vegetation that has naturally taken a heart shape.

Editor's Note

Are you going above and beyond in your sustainability programs?

Joyce Fassl

August 6, 2014

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

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