Decarbonisation of Industrial Baking and Cooking

The workshop will bring together industry specialists, energy professionals, representatives from the Spooner Industries and AMF Bakery Systems, to present latest technology developments and practical guidance on improving oven efficiency, exploring low-carbon alternatives, and identifying cost-effective pathways to decarbonisation. It aims to support food manufacturers in understanding and reducing the energy and carbon impacts of industrial baking and cooking, which are among the most energy-intensive processes in food production. Many businesses face challenges in identifying inefficiencies, evaluating upgrade options, and understanding which low-carbon technologies are technically and financially viable. It will also provide a platform for knowledge exchange and information available for food manufacturers to address decarbonisation challenges.

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton London – Ealing
2-8 Hanger Lane, London W5 3HN, United Kingdom

10:00 – 1:00pm Thursday 24 September 2026

AGENDA:

9:30 – 10:00 Registration & Refreshments

10:00 – 10:15 Welcome & Agenda-Setting

Prof Geoff Rodgers, Pro Vice Chancellor - Enterprise and Employment, Brunel University

10:15 – 10:30 The latest developments in industrial oven innovation – supporting the drive to decarbonisation

Andrew Marson, Technical Director – Spooner Industries

10:30 – 10:45 TBC

10:45 – 11:00 Break and refreshments

11:00 – 11:15 Approaches to decarbonisation of tunnel ovens

Matthew Winstone, Sales Manager UK & Ireland and Stewart Campbell, Service Manager – AMF Bakery Systems

11:15 – 11:30 TBC

11:30 – 12:00 Roundtable Discussion

12:00 – 12:15 Closing Remarks with Q&A

Prof Geoff Rodgers, Pro Vice Chancellor - Enterprise and Employment, Brunel University

12:15 – 13:15 Light lunch and networking

Topics for the workshop include:

· General overview

· Perspectives on challenges and opportunities from food manufacturers

· New developments in industrial ovens from oven manufacturers

· Latest research and developments in the area

· Roundtable discussion

We look forward to seeing you on 24 September 2026. You can express interest to attend by registering through Eventbrite.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Please ensure you use your business/professional email address when registering.