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AB InBev's EverGrain announces global scientific advisory board to advance research on upcycled barley

The board will study and promote the health, nutrition, and sustainability benefits of brewers spent grain
June 15, 2022
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AB InBev's EverGrain announced a global scientific advisory board to study and promote the use of brewers spent grain.


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Ndustrial shares new way to automate Scope 3 emissions

June 14, 2022
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The company's software will capture and report Scope 3 emissions, which will provide a solution for industrial enterprises to automate their Scope 3 emissions reporting throughout their supply chain, including cold storage.


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Water Reuse

Overcoming barriers to water reuse in food and beverage

Processors need to consider not only their water use impact on the environment but also local and regional water utilities
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Orianna Bretschger
June 9, 2022
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All major corporations have water stewardship goals and programs to maintain a healthy watershed in the areas they operate within.


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Future Crops new vertical farm in Westland, Netherlands
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Netherlands-based Future Crops moves to 100% renewable energy

The vertical farm finds greener pastures and zero carbon emissions in wind power and solar energy
June 7, 2022
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Bowery Farming opens vertical farm in Bethlehem Steel’s vacated property
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Bowery Farming opens vertical farm in Bethlehem Steel’s vacated property

Otherwise unusable as agricultural land, the Bethlehem, Pa.-based property can support indoor vertical farming
May 31, 2022
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The smart vertical farm will support local and major grocery chains.


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Ardent Mills, a Denver-based flour milling and ingredient company, celebrated the opening of Ardent Mills’ new Port Redwing Mill in Gibsonton, Florida
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Key issues in locating food manufacturing sites

Based on FE’s 45th Annual Plant Construction Survey, two hot button site location topics are availability of labor and a reliable supply chain
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Wayne Labs
May 19, 2022
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For locating facilities, operators look for geographical areas with an employable workforce and adequate logistics.


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Gum packed in a paperboard-based bottle

May 13, 2022
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Global confectioner Perfetti Van Melle reveals its Mentos Pure Fresh gum line has launched in a 90% paperboard recyclable bottle.


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WNWN offers alt-chocolate

Cacao-free, child/slave labor-free, deforestation-free, palm oil-free, with 80% less CO2 emissions than chocolate
May 11, 2022
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The alt-chocolate is vegan, caffeine-free, gluten-free, lower in sugar than comparable products.


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Alternative protein packaging: Success through sustainability

Consumers who purchase and eat alternative protein products typically want them to be packaged in a responsible way, too.
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Sharon Spielman
May 11, 2022
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Consumers who purchase and eat alternative protein products typically want them to be packaged in a responsible way, too.


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MycoTechnology’s proprietary fermentation platform harnesses mushroom mycelia to create transformative ingredients. Photo courtesy Myco Technology
Alternate Protein

Protein via upcycled, discarded dates

Joint venture will use locally grown dates from Oman to produce high-quality mushroom-based protein
May 4, 2022
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Rather than use discarded dates for animal food, this process upcycles them into useful protein.
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Sustainable Plant of the Year 2013: Plumrose's Council Bluffs

Meet the winner of Food Engineering's 2013 Sustainable Plant of the Year Award, Plumrose Council Bluffs. Read more about the plant in the article.

EVENTS

Webinar

9/1/09
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison

Food Plant of the Future: Building Realistic Sustainability into Food and Beverage Plants

On-Demand: Using cost-effective design solutions, food and beverage processing facilities can meet the rigorous performance demands required in a processing and production environment and, at the same time, focus on sustainability.

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Webinar

5/1/14 to 11/30/25
Online!
Contact: Adam Thomas

Saving Energy Without Capital Investment

On Demand Energy savings is a hot topic these days, and everywhere you turn, someone's got something for you to buy to improve energy efficiency in your plant. Yet there are practical things you can do right now, with minimal to no additional investment, that can yield big gains in energy efficiency...

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Sponsored Webinar

9/9/15
Online!
Contact: Vania

The Latest Processing and Packaging Solutions for Prepared Food: Perfecting Particles, Taste and Appearance

On Demand This webinar will cover the right production design to match flexibility and lower production costs, decreasing costs while improving the quality on processing emulsions, the best solutions to process and preserve the integrity of chunks and particles and intelligent and cost effective packaging solutions for prepared foods

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Webinar

11/28/18
Contact: Vania

Outcome-based Solutions: The Path to Increased Productivity and Profitability

ON DEMAND: This webinar will provide insights into the challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers today, and actions that can be taken to increase competitiveness. We will identify opportunities to deliver sustainable business results and strategic improvements, including outcome-based solutionsdeveloped especially for food and beverage manufacturers.

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Webinar

9/21/21 to 9/21/22
Contact: Meg M.

How to Solve Green Initiatives Using Modern Vacuum Technology

On Demand Learn how switching from wet to dry vacuum technology can help your organization meet your environmental goals, reduce your carbon footprint, and save energy.

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Webinar

4/21/22 to 4/21/23
Contact: Demi

How Food Processors Can Grow Sustainable Practices for Earth Day

On Demand Food takes up the most space in landfills—estimated to be about 63 million tons per year according to the EPA. Not only is prioritizing sustainability critical for the environment, but consumers expect sustainable food production and social responsibility from their favorite brands.

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Industry Live Featured Event

9/11/22 to 9/14/22
Doral Resort
4400 NW 87th Ave
Miami, FL
United States
Contact: Danielle Robb

2022 Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo

Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and ExpoFOOD ENGINEERING’s 23rd annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo brings processors and suppliers face-to-face with the future of food manufacturing. Join us in Miami to learn about the latest advances in engineering, automation, sustainability and food safety.

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