GEA NEXUS is a holistic engineering solution designed to minimise energy use and carbon footprint in food, dairy and beverage industries. By integrating processing and heating/cooling-solutions rather than treating them separately, GEA reduces plant-wide energy consumption by up to 30% sometimes even eliminating the need for a boiler. Already proven in the beverage and dairy industries, GEA is now introducing this approach to food processing and will present it at IFFA trade fair in Frankfurt (Germany, Hall 8, Booth G10) from May 3-8, 2025
The motivation for food processors to reduce energy usage is strong. There is a continuous demand, both from legislators and consumers, to reduce GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions; the industry is also intensely competitive, with manufacturers under constant pressure to reduce costs to remain competitive. Around 60% of energy consumption in a food processing plant is used for heating and cooling operations, making this the most impactful area for efficiency improvements as well as carbon footprint reduction.
At its core, GEA NEXUS takes a holistic view of the heating and cooling requirements in the production process. From the outset, the individual process phases with their respective temperature requirements and phase changes in the production process as well as the technical and process-related parameters are examined in detail and reviewed together with the food producer to find the most energy-efficient solution.
GEA offers technical sustainability consulting services (Add Better Consulting) specifically for customers with existing production lines who are looking for assistance in assessing the potential and developing technical solutions to implement their sustainability goals.
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