Food & Beverage

The food and beverage sector encompasses the production, processing, and distribution of food and drink products. It plays a crucial role in ensuring food safety, quality, and sustainability while meeting the demands of a growing population. 

Challenges in the Food and Beverage Industry Today

The food and beverage industry faces a myriad of challenges, including water scarcity, strict regulatory requirements and the constant need for innovative solutions to maintain quality and safety standards. 

According to recent studies, two thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages by 2025, with current demand exceeding supplies by 40% by 2030. For this reason, businesses operating within the food and beverage industry must adopt an effective water management strategy when it comes to water reuse, helping to guarantee a safer production line and a limited environmental footprint.

Poor water hygiene can also have devastating consequences for the food and beverage sector, with the multiple water outlets required to maintain production increasing the likelihood of Legionella bacterial growth. It is therefore important for food and beverage manufacturers to remain fully compliant with health and safety regulations and industry standards, not only to preserve business continuity but also to protect the health and safety of our people.

In addition to water, there are a broad range of factors for those operating within the food and beverage sector to consider, such as compliance with environmental standards, managing hazardous substances such as dusts, fumes, wastewater and biological agents, as well as controlling the occupational health risks posed by manufacturing equipment.