A prototype for a decision support tool developed to turn by-products from the agri-food industry into new products European scientists, companies and clusters developed a decision-support tool that identifies what residues from food production can be recycled and how. The software supports a decision-making process that is not only based on technical criteria, but also …
On 19th October, scientists, food companies and policy makers gathered for a hybrid event to talk about the bioeconomy. The opportunities it brings, the challenges it poses to us and new ways for reusing agri-food beyond animal food. After a warm welcoming address by the Deputy for Sustainability of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, José …
The agri-food industry does not generate organic waste. It generated by-products with great value and in large quantities. These by-products have great valorisation potential, but limitations or obstacles hinder their full valorisation. Agri-food by-products are typically used as animal feed, bio-energy production, incinerated or placed in landfills, which creates economic, social, and environmental problems. If …
Do not miss the potential of agri-food residues Several tens of millions of tonnes are thrown away every year in the European Union alone; 58.5 million according to the European Commission. About 17 % is lost in the agri-food industry during production and processing. These agri-food residues can serve as a resource to generate energy, …
Rethinking waste and new ways to reuse it: the bioeconomy as an opportunity for regional development La bioeconomía como oportunidad para el desarrollo regional: la gestión de residuos y nuevas opciones de valorización Thursday, 19th October 2023, 9:00 – 13:30 CET NaturKlima, San Sebastián, Spain or online Free admission This interdisciplinary conference brings together food …
#CBEimpact photo competition 2023: Model2Bio wins video category This year, the CBE JU organized a competition for funded projects to showcase their impressive accomplishments through high-quality photographs and videos. The winners of seven categories were rewarded with a pass to attend the EFIB conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on October 24 and 25. Model2bio …
Matchmaking event to access investors, technology providers and establish partnerships About The summit is a meeting point for SMEs, startups, spinoffs, technology providers, corporations and investors from the bioeconomy sector to interact and establish fruitful partnerships. Any other organisation interested in the topic is welcome, too. A travel grant of 600 euros is available for SMEs in the food processing …
Agri-food by-products can have a second life through extraction In today’s agri-food industry, significant amounts of by-products are generated and often discarded as waste. However, it has become increasingly apparent that such by-products possess the potential for repurposing and can indeed have a new life. The EU-funded Model2Bio project is working towards the development of …
Event News: Maximising the use of by-products from the agro-industry Joint session about the valorisation of agro-industrial by-products at the RRB2022 Conference By-products from the agro-industry can be used in a variety of ways. The session “Valorisation routes for agro-industrial side-streams” is dedicated to this topic and will cover the following two aspects: How to …
Expert interview: Helping agri-food companies in their digital transformation Natural resources are finite. „70% more virgin materials were extracted than Earth can safely replenish. We must stop this path”, warned Christa Schweng, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). Innovative technologies, such as digital twins, can help bring about a more resource-efficient agri-food …