Greenfoods project update

Among the recent activities of the EU Greenfoods project, in which Campden BRI is playing a leading role, was a 3-day Energy Training workshop. The aim of the project is to promote energy efficiency in the European food and beverage industry.

The workshop covered:

• energy audits, including: the importance of thermal imaging to identify energy waste and recovery potentials; understanding client's current energy management practices; and a preliminary understanding of energy intensive food processes
• different types of food processes and whether these operations should be undertaken in batch, continuous or semi-batch modes. Renewable energy technologies were also discussed, especially with regards to low grade heat utilisation, which is widespread in this sector.
• boiler operational characteristics and applications, as well as cooling and refrigeration requirements in the food and drink industry, where cooling energy consumption could account for up to 70% of the total site energy usage.

A further event on energy efficiency in the food and drink industry was held on Campden BRI Day. One of the main objectives of the project is to establish a Virtual Energy Competence Centre (VECC) with long-term viability. For an update of VECC or to discuss how you might benefit from the project, please contact us.

Contact: Anastassia Johnson
+44(0)1737 824236
anastassia.johnson@campdenbri.co.uk