The industrial sector of Food & Bevenge will grow at a rate of 3.20% worldwide, and the demand about sustainability is growing.
Between 2023 and 2024 the food and drinking market market experienced substantial changes as a result of the evolution of consumer preferences, technological advances and global economic changes. According to studies by the Cognitive Market Research consultant, in 2023, the size of the world food and beverage market was 6.3 billion dollars and reached 6.7 billion dollars in 2024. “In 2031, the size of the food and drinking market market will be 8.6 billion dollars, with a compound annual growth rate (TCAC) of 3.20 %.
In the case of El Salvador, income in the food industry market will amount to 2025 at 11,015 million US dollars, and according to a report prepared by statista, the market is expected to grow annually 4.94% until 2030. The most vigorous segment of the market is the corresponding to meats, with a volume of 2,890 million dollars in 2025.
“The consumer food and beverage market is significantly affected by environmental factors, and sustainability has become a primary concern. Sustainable supply, the shortage of resources, waste management and climate change are crucial environmental considerations that affect the industry. The food and drink industry faces important obstacles as a consequence of climate change,” is affirmed in the same document of cognitive Market Research.
For most process manufacturing industries, decarbonization remains an absolute priority. However, it is a common mistake to think that manufacturers must choose between financial or sustainable results, when it is currently feasible to achieve sustainability, care of the environment and, at the same time, maximize productivity and efficiency.
For that, it is necessary to serve three trend that allow the industry to transform: electrification, digital transformation and circularity. As industries adopt cleaner energies, process electrification is crucial, but it can be complex for the functions of high energy consumption food.
Therefore, true electrification requires strategic planning to mitigate risks. You must start with an electric audit to identify assets, deficiencies and risks. In addition, it is necessary to reassess the obsolete assumptions about the reliability of the electricity supply. With the unpredictable current energy panorama, alternatives such as the generation in situ (for example, micro -redes) or energy purchase agreements (PPA) can provide greater control and stability.
If electrification is the spine, digital transformation is the brain. The digital transformation in the food and drink manufacturing sector is essential both to increase its efficiency and its sustainability: digitalization offers benefits in all manufacturing processes, from supply and acquisition to production and distribution.
The most crucial element provided by digitalization in the food & Bevenge sector is the ability to collect data or analyze them to improve efficiency and sustainability, because the actual carbon footprint of products can only be measured by integral monitoring of the entire supply chain.
The challenges to achieve this digital transformation include the development of skills, culture, strategy, priorities and governance appropriate for the workforce, as well as appropriate automation systems. Following better digitalization practices, transformation efforts can contribute to a more efficient industry that provides an increasingly sustainable food and drink supply. In addition, with the appropriate technological base and a solid data infrastructure, companies can take advantage of the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage repetitive tasks, identify problems proactively and improve supervision.
The third axis for improving sustainability in the food and beverage industry is the adoption of a circular culture. According to a report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, “the consumer goods industry could save 700,000 million dollars only in materials by adopting a circular economy.” Various surveys show that consumer goods consumer (CPG) prefer more and more sustainability initiatives.
In this sense, it is essential to reduce the total consumption of water, including recovery, in processes such as boiling, gray water treatment for non -clean functions and traditional conservation methods. It is also necessary to minimize waste through simple actions such as precise measurement, until more complex concepts, such as the reuse of by -products. Another aspect that is added is the sustainable design of easy to recycle containers and the reduction of excess wrappers to minimize the use of materials.
When adopting a circular mentality and taking advantage of digitalized systems, manufacturers of mass consumption products (CPG) can optimize the use of resources, reduce waste throughout the product life cycle and improve customer satisfaction, while promoting long -term sustainability. In the efficient transition from the industry towards water circularity, artificial intelligence plays a crucial role through the application of strategies such as product design optimization and the analysis of its life cycle, waste management and optimization of the supply chain.
With the set of solutions offered by Schneider ecostruxure it is possible to enhance both the flexibility of manufacturing and its efficiency. IoT integrates hardware, software and services to optimize water management. “It allows to develop last generation food and drink systems and at the same time accelerate the path to a future without emissions, and meet the expectations of final consumers in terms of safety, sustainability and transparency,” explains Lady Campos, Business Developer Director.
Through the implementation of Ecostruxure, they improve food security and product traceability. As regards requirements and use of energy, with exsostruxure, the reduction of the environmental footprint and the fulfillment of the sustainability objectives are enhanced. At the same time, it is feasible to guarantee regulatory compliance and increase confidence in the entire value chain, increase asset performance and maximize the return of asset investment. As a consequence of the reduction of time, costs and risks of capital project engineering, the efficiency of the workforce is also improved and enhanced.
From ecostruxure:
- Shipping efficiency increases by 10 %
- Save 25 % on waste products
- Increase plant performance by up to 20 %
- Waste is reduced by up to 2 %
- Marketing is accelerated by 20 %
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