Dive Summary:

• The food and beverage industry earned revenues of $2.58 billion in 2011 and are increasingly focused on sustainability and performance.
• Closed loop water systems, used in the majority of food production plants, are one area where sustainable solutions are actually making those plants more efficient and cost effective.
• This is driving a surge in demand for engineers and sustainability designers to outfit many aging and wasteful plants with newer, more environmentally friendly water loop and treatment facilities.

From the article:

Large global corporations have taken up water conservation as a priority. They have set clear targets and are still on track to improve water use ratios and wastewater discharge levels. To stay competitive, small- and medium-sized companies will also follow the benchmark set by these market leaders.