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Tetra Pak unveils integrated heat pump system to electrify pasteurization, slash energy use by up to 77%
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Friday, 28 November, 2025, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Lausanne, Switzerland
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Tetra Pak has expanded its Factory Sustainable Solutions portfolio with the launch of the Tetra Pak Integrated Heat Pump system, a next-generation technology designed to dramatically cut the energy intensity of pasteurization processes across the global food and beverage (F&B) industry. Announced from Lausanne, Switzerland, the system promises up to 77% energy savings, substantial cost reductions and lower carbon emissions for producers.
Pasteurization is one of the most energy-demanding steps in food production, traditionally relying on fossil-fuel-powered boilers for heating and electric chillers for cooling. As manufacturers accelerate their shift toward decarbonisation and operational efficiency, Tetra Pak says the new system offers a compelling pathway to reconfigure pasteurization through smarter heat recovery, reuse and electrification.
The breakthrough solution integrates a high-efficiency electric heat pump that captures and upgrades heat generated during the pasteurization process. For every 1 kWh of electricity consumed, the system can recover up to 2 kWh of otherwise wasted heat, making it three times more efficient than conventional boiler-based systems. The recovered heat is reintegrated into the process, while the same system simultaneously produces ice water for cooling—eliminating the need for separate heating and cooling units.
This combined heating-and-cooling approach significantly reduces energy consumption and operating expenses, while helping producers reduce reliance on fossil fuels and shield themselves from volatile global energy markets. According to Tetra Pak, a typical dairy pasteurization line could save up to €230,000 per year in operating costs and reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 650 tonnes annually.
The solution targets high-volume pasteurization operations, including fruit juice, chilled milk, cheese processing and ambient milk pre-treatment, where energy loads are substantial and sustainability gains can be transformative.
Nicole Uvenbeck, director of factory sustainable solutions and OEM components at Tetra Pak, said the new system delivers substantial efficiency gains without compromising performance. “For every 1 kWh of electricity, we recover 2 kWh of heat. With our global expertise, we help producers integrate the right solution to build more resilient, efficient operations,” she said.
Fiona Liebehenz, vice president key components, plant solutions and channel management, added that the development reflects Tetra Pak’s commitment to innovation in processing technologies aimed at making high-energy stages of food production more sustainable.
The Integrated Heat Pump system is now available globally as part of Tetra Pak’s sustainability-focused factory solutions portfolio.
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