--- title: Food and Beverage description: In the food industries steam is widely used for the sterilisation processes. The QHT installation can absorb the waste heat and convert it into process steam. image: https://qpinch.com/hubfs/Food%20and%20baverage.jpg --- ##### Food and Beverage # Decreasing steam consumption in food & beverage industries In the food industries steam is widely used for the sterilisation processes. The QHT installation can absorb the waste heat and convert it into process steam. [Talk to our food & beverage specialist ](https://qpinch.com/talk-to-a-food-beverage-engineer?hsLang=en) [About QHT Technology ](https://qpinch.com/technology?hsLang=en) ![Food](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Food.png?width=1116&height=451&name=Food.png) ###### Food and Beverage ## QHT integration in food & beverage operations We are currently exploring the practical application of the QHT technology in the food & beverage industries. If you are open to discuss possible opportunities in your industry, please get in touch. [Talk to a Qpinch engineer ](https://qpinch.com/talk-to-a-food-beverage-engineer?hsLang=en) ![thermometer](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/thermometer.png?width=60&height=60&name=thermometer.png) #### Sterilisation processes In the food industry, steam is widely used for sterilisation purposes. Food processing plants are traditionally known as major consumers of energy for production. The most relevant processes for Qpinch technology in the industry are found in food processing. More specifically in the cooking, sterilising and blanching of edibles. Waste heat from these installations is presently vented to the atmosphere, losing its untapped potential. By recovering this residual heat and transforming it to process steam, Qpinch technology is an enabler to reduce the CO2 foot print of the food industry. This links in with the growing shift towards energy efficiency as a supplemental strategy. Why Qpinch ## Why QHT tech is the solution to reduce waste heat in the food and beverage industry. ![eco](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/eco.png?width=80&height=80&name=eco.png) ![eco light grey](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eco%20light%20grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=eco%20light%20grey.png) #### On a mission to Net Zero QHT is a large industrial scale solution for your 2025 and 2030 targets. This are/can be short term results ![Fast or Energy](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fast%20or%20Energy.png?width=80&height=80&name=Fast%20or%20Energy.png) ![Fast or Energy light grey](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fast%20or%20Energy%20light%20grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=Fast%20or%20Energy%20light%20grey.png) #### Available now Qpinch technology is ‘now-tech’ – meaning you can start its implementation today. The installation timeline is a fast-track solution in comparison to ES and CCS installations ![low cost](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/low%20cost.png?width=80&height=80&name=low%20cost.png) ![low cost light grey](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/low%20cost%20light%20grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=low%20cost%20light%20grey.png) #### Low cost and high returns We can quickly assess your specific case. Our team has extensive experience with energy balances, and with identifying opportunities for turning residual industrial heat into energy. ![repurpose](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/repurpose.png?width=80&height=80&name=repurpose.png) ![repurpose light grey](https://qpinch.com/hs-fs/hubfs/repurpose%20light%20grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=repurpose%20light%20grey.png) #### Repurpose waste to gain We can quickly assess your specific case. Our team has extensive experience with energy balances, and with identifying opportunities for turning residual industrial heat into energy. ## Get inspired We are always eager to share our findings and developments with you. Read more about the details of our technology and the range of possibilities for your industry. [All articles ](https://qpinch.com/food-beverage#) ###### Get inspired ## Related Blogs ###### [News](https://qpinch.com/blog/tag/news?hsLang=en) 30.04.2025 ##### [Webinar Recap: Qpinch Technology and Strategic Alliance](https://qpinch.com/blog/webinar-recap-qpinch-technology-and-strategic-alliance?hsLang=en) We recently had the pleasure of co-hosting a webinar with Honeywell UOP, expertly organized and moderated by... 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