The methane gas generated by anaerobic digestion on farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants is fed into a gas fermentor. The cell mass is then filtered, pasteurized and dried. Photo courtesy of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
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Converting biogas into raw materials for food processing, wastewater treatment plants
A new technology could reduce emissions, increase the use of biogas and improve protein self-sufficiency.
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Tomato fiber-based packaging finds commercial applications
Canadian grower Pure Hothouse Foods and French grower Idyl switch to solid board packaging for their vegetables that is enriched with tomato plant fibers.
December 25, 2016
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Sanderson Farms’ wastewater treatment systems garner awards of excellence
Since 2008 the poultry processor has reduced electricity usage by 21%, natural gas usage by 39% and water usage by 42%.
December 12, 2016
Sanderson Farms’ Kinston, N.C., facility’s wastewater treatment system consists of an anaerobic lagoon, activated sludge system, ultra-violet disinfection and a land application system that sprays effluent water onto hay fields and forest land. Photo cour
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Whey processing technology turns waste into profit
SPX Flow Technology’s new technology turns whey, lactose and permeate powders from a waste stream into a new source of profit.
December 9, 2016
After crystallization, whey concentrate is dried in a spray dryer, where each powder is treated depending on customer specifications. Photo courtesy of SPX Flow Technology.
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MillerCoors Trenton Brewery recognized for environmental excellence
The plant reduced water usage by 18% from 2011-2015 and reduced energy by 26% from 2011-2015.
November 13, 2016
Miller Coors Trenton Brewery reduced water usage by 18% from 2011-2015 and reduced energy by 26% from 2011-2015. Photo courtesy of Association for Manufacturing Excellence.
Beverage
A fresh idea on single-serve sustainability
Mars Drinks’ package redesign keeps more single-cup packs out of landfills.
November 3, 2016
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From scorecard to playbook: Walmart’s packaging evolution
Laura Phillips, Senior VP of Sustainability for Walmart, explains how the retailer has evolved its process for evaluating packaging sustainability and driving continuous improvement.
November 1, 2016
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New Belgium Brewing celebrates 25 years with new state-of-the-art facility
The North Carolina brownfield site was a former auto salvage yard, auction house and stockyard that aligned with the company’s sustainable in-fill and redevelopment strategy.
October 27, 2016
The 127,000-square-foot brewery in Asheville, N.C., produces 500,000 barrels a year for distributors nationwide. Photo courtesy of New Belgium Brewery.
Sustainability
Moving food forward. Together.
Food processing with Tetra Pak is all about helping customers turn their bright ideas into exciting new food products.
October 17, 2016
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Nestlé Waters achieves significant energy savings
By using Sidel Matrix blowers, the bottled water company enjoys better changeover time and a lower environmental footprint.
October 13, 2016
Nestlé Waters’ program achieved energy savings equivalent to the consumption of more than 20 ovens, representing savings of more than $1.1 million a year.
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Snyder’s-Lance: Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award Winner
See how the Snyder’s-Lance Cape Cod potato chip facility in Hyannis, Massachusetts built a new wastewater treatment facility that meets it production increases, while reducing treatment operation from 24/7 to five days a week on one shift.
October 8, 2016
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Sunny Delight Beverage Co.: Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award Winner
Discover how two Sunny Delight facilities achieved a 24% reduction in electricity usage with a combined power efficiency and chiller replacement project. The plants now have a more stable power supply while saving 1.8 million kW hours per year.
October 8, 2016
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Smithfield Foods: Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Award Winner
Learn how Smithfield Foods’ Kinston, North Carolina plant optimized its onsite wastewater pre-treatment facility by installing a reuse pump and filters to save 4.6 billion gallons of water. The project cost was less than $10,000 and saves the company $20,000 per year.
October 8, 2016
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Snapsil Systems to launch ultra-light portion-control packaging— which reduces plastic waste and helps companies increase profits— in Booth SU-37096.
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