RECORDING | Renewable heat options for food & beverage manufacturers - 2 June 2026
- Jun 2
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 9
2 June 2026
With gas price pressures and net zero targets looming, now is the time for food and beverage manufacturers to start considering options for switching to renewable sources of process heat that reduce energy costs and emissions and improve energy resilience. Presented by A2EP and the Australian Food & Grocery Council, this webinar featured presentations on the feasibility of electrifying F&B manufacturing processes and case studies from manufacturers that have had implemented renewable heat solutions.
You can watch the full webinar in the window above or the individual presentations which are linked below.
Rick Umback
Manager, Industry Policy and Engagement
Rick briefly discusses the AFGC's commitment to supporting its members on energy and the path to developing its Electrification Fact Sheet.
Mark Wallace
Director of Projects (CMVP)
Mark introduces the resources within the electrification fact sheet, particularly how businesses can approach electrifcation and make the business case work.
Harvard Gong
Engineering Director
Harvard provides a great update on the 'green steam' project rolling out at the Mars Petcare Wodonga site, which includes electric thermal energy storage (eTES) and solar concentrator technologies.
Freeman Jin
Founder and Lead Consultant
Freeman talks us through the renewable heat feasibility study he developed for Su Xin Foods in Victoria and how they are proceeding now with the results of the study.
Laura Taylor
Communications Manager
Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity
Laura introduces the heat decarbonisation challenge for food and beverage manufacturers and the renewable heat technologies available.