Food & Beverage Industry

Wood Pellet for
Food & Beverage Industry

Clean fuel for safe food production.

Current fuel landscape: LPG, diesel, and coal are common in food & beverage boilers. Rice husk is gaining use in South Asia.

Energy Challenges in Food & Beverage Industry

Ash contamination risk

High-ash fuels create contamination risks in food processing environments. Ash handling near production areas requires strict controls.

Emission compliance pressure

Food manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce particulate emissions and meet ESG commitments from buyers and retailers.

Cost of LPG and diesel

Many food plants rely on LPG or diesel for steam — high costs with no cost-per-unit stability.

What Hardwood Pellet Delivers

Low ash, cleaner combustion

≤2% ash content means less contamination risk and simpler ash management in food-sensitive environments.

Renewable energy credential

Switching from fossil fuels to certified biomass helps meet sustainability KPIs for food brand buyers and export market requirements.

Consistent steam output

Stable calorific value ensures consistent steam pressure for pasteurization, sterilization, and cooking processes.

Product Specs for Food & Beverage Industry

Recommended Diameter 6mm or 8mm
Calorific Value 4,200–4,800 kcal/kg
Ash Content ≤2%
Sulfur Content ≤0.05% — Low sulfur = lower SOx emissions
Moisture Content ≤10%
Min. Order 1×20' FCL (~18–19 MT)
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Hardwood vs LPG / Diesel

Parameter LPG / Diesel Hardwood Pellet Vernel
Price / ton Variable, typically higher ~$125–145/ton
Calorific Value Higher but fossil-based ~4,200–4,800 kcal/kg
Ash Content ~0% (but fossil CO₂) ≤2%
Wood pellet as renewable fuel: lower lifecycle carbon vs LPG/diesel, with comparable energy cost per unit heat.

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