Talar Foods
Talar Foods is a new modern food production base located in the village of Gara Elin Pelin, Bulgaria. The factory is built of sandwich panels with high class thermal insulation, has a photovoltaic system, energy-efficient LED lighting, a system for separate collection and management of waste, a modern wastewater treatment plant etc.
The new location has improved production lines and optimized technological solutions. It produces over 5,000 tons of salads and ready meals a year. The location has an excellent logistics connection with the highway “Trakia” and large logistics centers of other manufacturers, partners and customers in the area. Talar Foods has been part of Azira Food Holding since 2016.
Talar Foods has received Final EDGE Certification from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI).
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
Energy Savings*
Water Savings
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
*Part of the energy efficiency percentage may be associated with virtual energy for comfort depending on the presence of heating and cooling systems. Note that virtual energy does not contribute savings to utility bills.
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced Window to Wall Ratio, Insulation of Roof, Insulation of External Walls, Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) Cooling System, Energy Saving Light Bulbs- Sales Area, Energy Saving Light Bulbs- Corridors and Common Areas, Energy Saving Light Bulbs- External Areas, Solar Photovoltaics
Water
Efficient Flush for Water Closets in All Bathrooms, Water-Efficient Urinals in all Bathrooms, Aerators for Faucets/ Auto Shut-Off Faucet, Water-Efficient Faucets for Kitchen Sinks
Materials
Floor Slabs – In-Situ Reinforced Concrete Slab, Roof Construction – Steel (Zinc or Galvanised Iron) Sheets on Steel Rafters, External Walls – Steel-Clad Sandwich Panel, Internal Walls – Plasterboards on Metal Studs with Insulation, Window Frames – Aluminium
Location
Talar Foods Ltd. INDUSTRIALNA STREET 1 Sofia - Elin Pelin, Bulgaria
Stage
Final EDGE Certification
Date
May 1, 2022
Floor Space (m2)
8380.00
Total CO2 Savings (annually)
74.33
Certified By
Green Business Certification Inc.