Emissions & Engineering in Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Food and beverage processing involves a wide range of operations including baking, frying, fermentation, drying, roasting, and packaging which can lead to the release of airborne pollutants. Common emissions in this sector include:

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from flavorings, oils, solvents, and alcohols
Odorous compounds such as fatty acids, sulfur-based compounds, and amines
Particulate Matter (PM) from frying, drying, or milling processes
Steam and condensate vapors with organic load
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) and combustion gases from ovens and boilers

Why Treatment is Necessary

Odor Control & Public Complaints

Odors from food production are often persistent and recognizable, making facilities prone to neighbourhood complaints and reputational challenges.

Regulatory Compliance

Food plants must comply with air quality norms (both Odor and VOC-related), especially near urban or mixed-use zones. In many regions, these are increasingly monitored.

Health & Hygiene

Airborne pollutants and particulates can affect internal hygiene, cross-contamination risks, and overall plant air quality.

Sustainability Goals

Sustainable food production requires lowering energy consumption, reducing emissions, and improving plant efficiency.

Occupational Safety

Some flavouring-related VOCs (e.g., diacetyl) can be hazardous at even low concentrations, making air purification essential for worker safety.

Our Solutions for You

BM Process delivers clean-air solutions engineered for the unique challenges of food and beverage environments:

Thermal Oxidizers (RTO, CatOx)

Effectively treat organic vapours, alcohols, and high-fat aerosols released during roasting, baking, or frying.

Activated Carbon Filters

Capture VOCs, flavouring residues, or cooking fumes with high adsorption efficiency and low pressure drop.

Condensation & Scrubbing Systems

Remove odor-causing water-soluble compounds and cool down vapours from cooking and fermentation lines.

Biofilters

Cost-effective and natural odor treatment for low-load VOC and organic emissions suitable for wastewater-related odors as well.

Process Heat Recovery

Reuse waste heat from ovens or oxidizers to preheat process air or water, improving overall plant energy balance.

Integrated Engineering & Emission Control Expertise

At BM Process, we combine in-depth knowledge of emission abatement technologies with full-scope engineering services—process, piping, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation (E&I), and automation.

For food and beverage manufacturers, BM Process focuses on odor abatement, hygiene-friendly design, and energy-conscious integration. Our holistic approach ensures optimal integration with your existing systems while minimizing operational costs and external energy dependence.

Our Services

Consultancy & Compliance Advice studies

Pre-Engineering & Feasibility Studies

Basic & Detailed Engineering

Owner’s Engineering and Project Support