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B&G Foods Pursues Water Reduction Program

Company's program empowers employees to make a difference and earns first place in the program category of SEMA.

Installation of an air-cooled air handling unit in place of a water-cooled unit at B&G Foods’ Cincinnati facility has significantly reduced water usage.
Installation of an air-cooled air handling unit in place of a water-cooled unit at B&G Foods’ Cincinnati facility has significantly reduced water usage.


With a goal to minimize its environmental impact, B&G Foods’ Cincinnati Crisco facility has been on a journey to reduce water usage for the past 10 years. In 2020, the plant implemented several water-reduction projects, including the revision of temperature settings for process operations; installation of an air-cooled air handling unit in place of a water-cooled unit; and implementation of program changes to automate water valve shutoffs, according to Plant Engineer Karen Hales. “These changes resulted in a reduction of water usage by 19.5% vs. the prior year, despite an increased production volume of 38%,” she states. The 2020 project’s return on investment was achieved in four months.

Since 2011, the site has reduced water consumption by more than 250 million gal, equaling a greater than 75% reduction. The program benefits not only the company in terms of lower costs, but also the community and future generations by conserving a valuable natural resource. “With a focus on minimizing water use, this program can be integrated into many manufacturing and community programs,” Hales explains. “We have also shared our learnings with many other manufacturing sites.”

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