BENEO reduces energy use in chicory root fiber production
The functional ingredients company lowered energy consumption while increasing production.
BENEO, a manufacturer of functional ingredients, is demonstrating how supply security and sustainability can go hand in hand. While increasing global capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibers by 30%, thanks to a 90 million Euro investment ($88.9 million USD) into its production plant in Pemuco, Chile, it is also reducing specific energy consumption by 35%.
As consumer awareness of digestive health, immunity, the gut microbiome, and its beneficial effect on overall well-being continues to grow, so does the demand for BENEO’s prebiotic and natural chicory root fibers. Additionally, present times demonstrate the rising importance of saving energy today and for future generations. To deliver a secure supply of chicory root fiber, while also keeping sustainability top of mind, BENEO’s capacity increase is accompanied by steps that allow it to reduce specific energy consumption by 35%.