Food Industry

The food Industry in the UK is very diverse and includes processing of the whole range of basic food stuffs and the production of prepared foods and consumer products.

The changing landscape for waste disposal and increases in water and effluent charges put cost pressure on the industry and can reduce margins. Improving resource efficiency can be an effective response to this pressure.

Envirowise can help the food Industry identify and realise opportunities to improve resource efficiency and reduce costs through sector and issue specific publications, case studies and advice, as well as a package of free support. Envirowise is also helping key companies in the industry improve resource efficiency in their supply chain.

Food Industry
Frequently asked questions Top tips How much does waste cost? Reducing water and effluent costs Legislation overview Benchmarking and managing performance Key publications Key contacts and partners Free support package

"The company, in promoting a culture of reduce, re-use and recycle, has attained its waste minimisation goals and reaped the financial rewards."
Alan McMinn, Factory General Manager, Dairy Produce Packers Ltd.

Case studies

• CS390 Cutting the costs of fish processing
• CS404 Dairy profits from zero water use
• CS422 Bakery reduces waste and sees profits rise
• CS439 EMS helps reduce waste and boosts profits for dairy (Dairy Produce Packers)
• CS619 Process improvement at catering supplier slashes production costs
• CS618 Snack foods manufacturer improves efficiency by reducing waste
• CS620 Salad supplier increases yield and saves money by reducing waste