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Hans Heritage Jaggery and Farm Produce is leading a sustainable transformation in India’s ₹25,000 crore jaggery market. By implementing Spray Engineering Devices Limited’s (SED) cutting-edge Low-Temperature Evaporation (LTE®) technology, the Shamli-based facility has become one of the first jaggery manufacturers in India to completely eliminate traditional fuel-burning furnaces. This move significantly reduces the plant’s carbon footprint while creating enhanced economic opportunities for local sugarcane farmers.
Located in Oon village, the Hans Heritage plant now utilizes SED’s Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) based LTE® system. This innovative technology addresses major environmental concerns associated with the approximately 50,000 traditional jaggery units across India, which typically rely on inefficient open-pan furnaces burning bagasse (sugarcane residue). By recycling process vapour to concentrate juice, SED’s system eliminates the need for fuel combustion, achieving sustainable production alongside an impressive 97.5% juice extraction rate while processing 200 tons of sugarcane daily.
“This installation represents a significant milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable agricultural processing,” said Mr. Vivek Verma, Managing Director, Spray Engineering Devices Limited. “By replacing traditional fuel-intensive methods, Hans Heritage is not only minimizing environmental impact but also demonstrating how technology can improve resource utilization and bolster the rural economy.”
The environmental benefits are substantial, with an estimated reduction of over 3,100 tons of CO2 emissions per year. Economically, the system enhances the value chain by reducing the moisture content in the leftover bagasse to just 42%. This drier bagasse becomes a valuable raw material suitable for manufacturing higher-value products like plywood, ethanol, and compressed biogas (CBG).
This technological advancement directly benefits the farming community. “Farmers supplying sugarcane to our facility now receive higher prices for their produce, empowering them economically while contributing to environmental protection,” stated Mr. K. P. Singh, Founder & CEO, Hans Heritage Jaggery & Farm Produce. “As consumer demand for organic, unrefined sweeteners grows, our sustainable production model positions us strongly at the forefront of the industry.”
The initiative aligns perfectly with India’s agricultural transformation goals and the burgeoning agri-tech market, projected to reach $25 billion by 2025. SED’s technology is already proven, deployed in over 600 sugar factories across more than 40 countries, and was recognized with the National Energy Efficiency Innovation Award in 2021.
Industry experts suggest that the wider adoption of such boiler-free, emission-reducing technologies holds the potential to revolutionize India’s jaggery sector, improving sustainability and livelihoods for the millions involved in this critical part of the agricultural economy.
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