Event Summary: Advancing the Bioeconomy with Innovative Biorefinery Concepts On May 29th, 2024 the OLEAF4VALUE EU-funded project hosted its final event in Madrid (ES) titled "Redefining biobased value chains in the EU". It was a resounding success, showcasing groundbreaking projects and discussions that could shape the future of sustainable industries. Here’s a detailed summary
Crafting five processing routes for the smart biorefinery to yield over 40 bioproducts from olive leaves. Madrid, Spain – May 2024 – The OLEAF4VALUE project, a sustainable-oriented EU-funded initiative formed by a consortium of 16 expert partners that aimed at switching the way we think about olive leaves, has developed biomass valorisation strategies to solve
Producing novel non-plant biomass feedstocks and bio-based products through upcycling and the cascading use of brewery side-streams. The CHEERS project aims to revalorise under-utilised or waste by-streams from the brewing industry for subsequent conversion into five high value-added industrial bio-products through a biorefinery approach. The initiative proposes to achieve a reduction in the resource use
Nowadays, the agricultural sector in Europe stands at the crossroads of innovation and sustainability. The primary sector, comprising agriculture, forestry, livestock, and fisheries, forms the bedrock of many economies, particularly in rural regions. Yet, amidst the evolving landscape of market demands and environmental concerns, harnessing the potential of the primary sector becomes paramount. This
The OLEAF4VALUE’s Stakeholder Meeting was held in Madrid on the 30th of January. The meeting took place in the School of Agricultural, Food and Biosystems Engineering of the Polytechnic University of Madrid, and was a hybrid event.The meeting was hosted by NATAC and among the attendants were members of the O4V consortium, but also members
In the heart of Portugal's enchanting countryside, amidst the rolling hills and lush olive groves, the OLEAF4VALUE EU Project recently convened its consortium partners for a transformative meeting in Bragança. This picturesque city, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and thriving agricultural landscape, served as the perfect backdrop for a gathering aimed at advancing the
In the world of natural compounds and health-boosting elements, few have garnered as much attention and scientific interest as oleuropein. Derived from the olive tree (Olea europaea), this powerful polyphenol has been at the center of numerous studies, unveiling many potential health benefits that have captured the attention of both researchers and consumers alike.
Olive leaves have been underutilized primarily due to limited awareness of their health benefits, overshadowed by the popularity of olives and olive oil in culinary traditions. There are many challenges in processing techniques, regulatory constraints, and limited research development and consumer awareness which also contribute to their infrautilization. In this article, we would like
On November 21st, 2023, OLEAF4VALUE participated in the Circular Bioeconomy Forum that took place in Seville, Spain. The networking event was organised by the General Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia in collaboration with the
NNFCC are leading Work Package 6 (WP6), which intends to “pave the way towards market launching”. This work package aims to identify sustainable new value chains, develop novel business models, and build investment business cases in readiness for the deployment of OLEAF4VALUE products in markets and applications downstream. One of the primary objectives of this
This project has received funding from the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement nº 101023256
This project has received funding from the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement nº 101023256
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