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Smithfield Foods’ new distribution center in Maryland opened in the fall of 2019
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Sustainability has its rewards—tangible and intangible

Suppliers and food processors work together to create projects that save energy and money—and show they’re responsible corporate citizens
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Wayne Labs
March 4, 2021
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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.


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Frito-Lay freight facility project in Modesto, Calif.

Partner with utilities to cut costs, improve your corporate sustainability image

Learn about resources to save money on power and be a good steward of natural resources
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Wayne Labs
October 19, 2020
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Learn how food and beverage manufacturers partner with energy companies and utilities to save money on power and improve their sustainability image.
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Viking Masek saves energy with solar array
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Packaging machine company turns toward the sun

Solar power helps Viking Masek save some big bucks
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Wayne Labs
January 9, 2020
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Solar arrays aren't just for sunny southern climes; they can reduce energy bills up north, too.
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Energy Efficiency Strategies for Food Processors

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Wayne Labs
November 1, 2019
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While food processors have to commit to using a certain amount of energy to meet production and food safety requirements, there are ways to be more efficient about how that energy is used.
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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
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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 solar panels
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Tetra Pak adds solar array, wants only renewable electricity sources

Company is halfway to global goal
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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.
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Jerky processor integrates ‘green’ wastewater treatment plant
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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.
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Jeremy Gerrard
June 28, 2016
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The system solves the plant’s discharge overload issue and generates biogas as a byproduct.


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Tetra Pak commits to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030

Tetra Pak commits to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030

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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.


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Bimbo to install solar energy system

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.


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USDA issues second RFP for bird flu vaccine

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

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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.


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