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FOOD WASTE
important to make sure that the processes
used for quality assurance are operating
correctly, whether that is calibrating
equipment or training staff.
Involve staff
As with other areas, staff awareness,
education and involvement play a huge
role in minimizing waste. Employees
should be invested and committed to
reducing waste and building it into
company culture. As well as educating
staff about the impacts of waste, encourage
workers to take part in a full dialogue,
as employees often have useful insights.
Improve disposal of unavoidable waste
Even with the best intentions in the
world, some " waste " is likely to be
generated. This should be dealt with in
a way which maximizes its usefulness or
value. According to the EPA's Food Waste
Hierarchy, these disposal options are, in
order of preference:
* Redistribution to people
* Use for animal feed
* Anaerobic digestion
* Composting
* Incineration with energy recovery
* Incineration, landfill, or disposal via
sewerage systems
It may also be possible to utilize certain
products in novel ways. For example,
vegetable oils and animal by-products
can be converted into biodiesel where
facilities allow.
Take advantage of technology
New technology or equipment may help
increase utilization. Another option is to
optimize existing production processes,
particularly when it comes to production
changes or cleaning-in-place.
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For example, the HRS R Series of heat
exchangers uses a scraper bar within
the inner tube to enhance product flow,
prevent fouling and minimize pressure
drop. When configured correctly, the
unit can be run in reverse, effectively
emptying the heat exchanger tube(s) of
product without damaging it or changing
its characteristics so it can be recovered
and utilized.
Because of the amount of product saved
and the fact that it is often unnecessary
to install additional product recovery
systems, the R Series heat exchanger
can be a more economic option than
alternative systems which have lower
capital costs.
 When configured correctly, the
HRS R Series can be run in reverse,
effectively emptying the heat
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of September/October 2023

The Process
A century of sustainability
Safety starts with sanitation
Sorting solutions
Waste not, cut costs
Center for Produce Safety
PMMI
The Pulse
Calendar
Advertiser Index
What’s on the Web
September/October 2023 - 1
September/October 2023 - 2
September/October 2023 - 3
September/October 2023 - The Process
September/October 2023 - 5
September/October 2023 - A century of sustainability
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September/October 2023 - Safety starts with sanitation
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September/October 2023 - Sorting solutions
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September/October 2023 - Waste not, cut costs
September/October 2023 - 17
September/October 2023 - Center for Produce Safety
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September/October 2023 - PMMI
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September/October 2023 - The Pulse
September/October 2023 - What’s on the Web
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