Hydropower - the Oldest and Still the Most Efficient Form of Energy Generation

Gutschermühle has been using the power of water to generate energy for food production since the late 19th century. Initially with a classic mill wheel, the power output was multiplied from 1920 onwards with a Francis turbine. The subsequently built Kaplan turbine has been active since 1980 and makes a significant contribution to the mill's own power generation. Now the power plant has been given a general overhaul and its operation has been secured for the next generation.

Environmentally Friendly Electricity Thanks to Photovoltaic System at Gewürze Markranstädt

In the course of the new construction for the Markranstädter Gewürzmanufaktur, subsidiary of Merschbrock-Wiese, a photovoltaic system was installed on the roof of the production and logistics building in July 2021 and put into operation in November of the same year.

Solar Plant in Malaysia: CO2 Savings of 11,000 Trees

Haco Asia Pacific is committed to renewable energy. The first photovoltaic solar system with a capacity of 731 kWp was installed in 2022 on the roof of the operations building and the green bean warehouse.

Electricity and Heat from Food Production Waste

During each production, efforts are great to increase efficiency, reduce ejection and keep food waste as low as possible. Concepts and plans are created to minimize losses and find optimal solutions. In the course of this, the team at Gutschermühle decided to supply the resulting food waste to a biogas plant and use it to produce electricity.

Into the Future with Climate Protection

Our motto at Bigfood is to not only jump as high as we have to, but as high as the most modern level of technological development allows us to. Our goal is very clear - we want to set our direct emissions to 0 through avoidance and reduction alone.

RePlus® the Packaging Innovation

In search of innovative packaging solutions that are both food compliant and sustainable, we at Bigfood have developed RePlus®, a new recyclable and biodegradable cup for dips and dressings.

Reduction of Plastic Material Consumption

HACO Asia Pacific is constantly looking for more sustainable solutions in all areas of the value chain. For example, the proportion of plastic in packaging materials was significantly reduced in 2022.

Black Plastic - now Environmentally Friendly!

Until now, black plastic has been a problem at recycling plants. The sensors could not detect the black plastic packaging due to the dye, which meant that it was sorted out as residual waste and incinerated.

Plastic Free Spice Jars

Grünberg Gewürzmanufaktur, a subsidiary of Merschbrock-Wiese, developed a plastic-free packaging body for spices under the direction of Benjamin Ringen in cooperation with a German supplier.