WATER & ENERGY

- within food technology

FOCUS ON WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT FOODTECH 2026

At FoodTech 2026, we will once again shine a spotlight on energy efficiency in food production and the reduction of water consumption. This dedicated area offers visitors the opportunity to meet some of the industry's leading experts and explore solutions for optimizing both national and international energy management and water use.

You can also look forward to inspiring case presentations on the Water & Energy Stage, showcasing innovative approaches and practical solutions that can help shape the future of food technology.

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THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMME FEATURES TOPICS SUCH AS:

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Morning: The energy transition and its connection to the food industry

Afternoon: Ressource-efficient cleaning solutions

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Morning: Transforming the energy sector – opportunities enabled by emerging technologies

Afternoon: Water – Safeguarding our water resources

Thursday 29 October 2026

Morning: Biogas – Utilization of by-products from the food sector

Afternoon: Circularity of water – Implications for food production

Tuesday 27 October 2026

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Wednesday 28 October 2026

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Thursday 29 October 2026

Subject to change.

Bridge4Water – Bridging the Gaps Towards Water Circularity

Bridge4Water – Bridging the Gaps Towards Water Circularity

Water & Energy Stage - Hal J1English

29 October 2026

kl. 13:00  - 14:30

Water & Energy

Water is an essential resource for the food industry – as an ingredient, for cleaning, cooling and a wide range of processing purposes. At the same time, increasing pressure on water resources and a growing focus on resource efficiency mean that the industry must increasingly consider reduction, reuse and circular wa-ter flows. Many of the technologies needed are already available. But technology alone does not create water circulari-ty. As water is reused closer to production – and potentially for purposes with increasingly stringent quality requirements – new questions arise: How do we document water quality? What should we monitor, and how? Which standards and analytical methods are needed? And how do we address risk, quality assurance, regulation and acceptance? This is where Bridge4Water comes in. The initiative, funded by the Grundfos Foundation, brings industry and academia together around shared, pre-competitive challenges within water circularity – ranging from new technological solutions to methods, standards and knowledge needed to enable implementation of wa-ter efficiency and circularity solutions. The presentation will share the first experiences from Bridge4Water and explore how the food industry can help define the next water challenges that research and innovation need to address.

Speaker

Martin Andersen

Programme Manager

Aarhus Universitet

Martin Andersen