Branston
Branston reduces its water consumption with AVEVA System Platform
Branston, the UK's leading potato supplier, implemented AVEVA System Platform to build a water recycling unit that, after only a few months of operation, cut the site's potable water consumption by 52%. The project addressed a threefold environmental, economic and competitive requirement, and called for an industrial monitoring solution able to oversee a geographically distributed operation from a single architecture. Branston also had to ensure that water treatment complied at all times with applicable regulations. With AVEVA System Platform, the company has a centralized system that ensures the environmental success of its initiative, secures its compliance and supports its sustainable growth strategy in an industry facing increasing environmental requirements.
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How did AVEVA System Platform help Branston cut its drinking water consumption by 52%?
Branston, the UK's leading potato supplier, implemented AVEVA System Platform to build a water recycling plant. After just a few months of operation, the site's drinking water consumption was reduced by 52%. The platform supervises the entire closed-loop treatment system, ensures the quality of the recycled water used for washing produce and alerts on any regulatory deviation. It is a flagship example of how industrial supervision can directly serve a food manufacturer's environmental and economic goals.
Why has water recycling become a strategic issue in the food industry?
Water is a critical resource for food manufacturers, both for operational uses (washing, cleaning) and for production. Growing scarcity and rising costs, combined with increasing environmental requirements, are turning recycling into a strategic lever. Branston uses AVEVA System Platform to monitor its closed-loop system and ensure a reliable supply that complies with health standards. This approach reduces external dependence, secures production continuity and supports competitiveness against competitors that are less advanced on sustainability.
How can regulatory compliance be ensured in the treatment of recycled water?
The treatment of water used to wash food products is subject to a strict regulatory framework. AVEVA System Platform continuously monitors critical parameters (turbidity, conductivity, residual chlorine, pH) and raises an alert as soon as drift appears. This real-time vigilance ensures that Branston's recycled water consistently meets applicable standards, with no risk of contaminating the potatoes. Historical traceability also makes it possible to respond quickly to audits and inspections, securing the overall compliance of the business.
How can a geographically distributed business be monitored from a single architecture?
Branston needed to overcome the geographic spread of its business with a centralized industrial monitoring solution. AVEVA System Platform provides this single architecture, able to bring together several sites, production lines and water treatment systems in a common repository. This centralization speeds up management, makes cross-site comparisons easier and supports continuous improvement across the group. It is a major asset for multi-site food manufacturers seeking to combine economic performance with environmental commitment.
What benefits does a water recycling initiative bring to a food manufacturer?
For Branston, the water recycling project managed with AVEVA System Platform combines three benefits: high availability of closed-loop water for washing products, lower water costs (?52% potable water consumption) and a significant environmental benefit. These results simultaneously strengthen operational resilience, profitability and brand image in a market where retailers and consumers increasingly value sustainability commitments. It is a textbook case of the business value of industrial sustainability.