When Sparrow d.o.o. launched its wood pellet production line in Varvarin, Central Serbia, back in 2014, the company entered a market that was still taking shape. Located 180 km south of Belgrade, Sparrow began its journey with technology transferred from Italy and the technical support of Costruzioni Nazzareno SRL. From the very beginning, the company […]
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 introduces the most comprehensive overhaul of packaging rules in decades. The regulation applies to all packaging placed on the EU market, regardless of material, and aims to reduce waste, increase recyclability, and eliminate hazardous substances. For the pellet sector – where bags, big bags, and transport packaging are essential – compliance will […]
Mark Stafford from the UK Pellet Council began his professional journey in 1982 as an apprentice at Rolls Royce & Bentley Motor Cars, later earning an Engineering Science degree from the University of Durham before returning to work on Bentley’s first turbocharged engines and global vehicle distribution. His path then led him to senior roles […]
This time, our series “More Than a Decade With Us” takes us to Greece, where ALFA WOOD GROUP S.A. stands as one of the country’s most established and forward‑looking players in the wood and bioenergy sector. A family‑driven beginning with a long-term vision Founded in 1980, ALFA WOOD GROUP began as a family initiative […]
As part of the initiatives for the 15th anniversary of ENplus®, the certification scheme and Bioenergy Europe have decided to support the Sustainable School Cooking Program of the World Bioenergy Association through a partial sponsorship. This project is dedicated to deploying modern biomass solutions for clean cooking in schools across Sub-Saharan Africa. Many schools in […]
Our series “More Than A Decade With Us” takes us on a trip to Brazil to introduce you to Koala Energy. The company’s story is one of steady innovation and a long term commitment to quality. Founded in 2002 in Rio Negrinho, Santa Catarina, the company’s early focus was on producing wooden mouldings for the […]
The secretary general of Bioenergy Europe, Jean-Marc Jossart, has a lot to share when it comes to the story of the ENplus®. In the interview below, he recalls the scheme’s early days, and reveals how the scheme became so important in the market today. — What does it mean for Bioenergy Europe to stand behind […]
ENplus® is a scheme that has been adopted by many companies over the years. With our campaign, ‘More Than A Decade With Us’, we celebrate all those pellet producers and traders who became certified over 10 years ago and have remained loyal to the scheme, delivering many tonnes of high-quality pellets ever since. Today, we […]
Production, consumption, prices, regulations and supply chains: the European pellet market will be in the spotlight at the European Pellet Forum 2026.International speakers will unveil exclusive data, provide in-depth analysis of trade flows, focus on premium and industrial pellets, explore new sourcing areas, examine EU regulatory scenarios, and outline future prospects for stoves, boilers and […]
For the first time in its history, the European Pellet Forum is coming to Italy, choosing Verona as the venue for a landmark event for the entire European pellet supply chain. Organized by AIEL – the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association, in cooperation with the European Pellet Council and with the support of Bioenergy Europe, the […]