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The session will combine perspectives from a food industry representative, a technology provider, and project partners supporting companies throughout the transition.<\/p>\n<p>Through concrete examples, technology insights, and open discussion, the workshop aims to move beyond theory and support food companies in understanding when, where, and how heat pumps can be deployed in their operations, as well as how they can benefit from dedicated technical and project support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programme of the online session<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome<\/strong><br \/>\n<i>Sabine H\u00f6fel, Food-Processing Initiative e.V.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Industrial Heat Pumps in the Food &amp; Beverage\u00a0Industry: Opportunities with EXQUISHEAT<\/strong><br \/>\nOverview of the EXQUISHEAT project, its objectives and how food and beverage companies can benefit from participation. Introduction to the opportunities offered by the project, including support for identifying suitable heat pump applications and addressing implementation barriers.<br \/>\n<i>Elsie Haertjens &amp; Audrey Meurisse, VEOLIA<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Unlocking Decarbonization Potential in the Food and Beverage Industry with Industrial Heat Pumps<\/strong><br \/>\nShowcasing successful industrial heat pump deployments in dairy spray drying and brewery operations<br \/>\n<i>Dr.-Ing. Isabel Osterroth, GEA GmbH<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Moderated Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>EXQUISHEAT 1st Workshop Wrap up &amp; Next steps<\/strong><br \/>\nKey takeaways of opportunities, use-cases and heat supply solutions for the food and beverage industry<br \/>\n<i>Dr. Uli Jakob &amp; Michael Strobel, Dr. Jakob Energy Research GmbH &amp; Co. 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