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
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
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
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
In a groundbreaking stride towards sustainable aquaculture practices, the OleaF4value project has embarked on its main salmon trial at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR). With invaluable contributions from Mowi Feed, the project aims to shed light on the potential benefits of utilizing phytoactive components sourced from olive tree leaves in enhancing the immune system
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) measures the environmental impact of a process, product, or service. With the information obtained from the LCA, it is possible to identify areas of opportunity where the process, product or service can be improved, not only reducing the negative environmental impact but also finding gaps where resources are being wasted
On June 26th, 2023 the OLEAF4VALUE EU project, hosted two insightful, industry & research focused workshops on biomass valorisation where experts and stakeholders from the field gathered to exchange their knowledge on success cases on the bioeconomy. Organisations such as the University of Florence, Martin Luther King University at Halle-Wittenberg, BIOPLAT, Natac, NIZO, participated
At the Institute of Marine Research, experts in nutrition and fish health are investigating whether extracts from olive leaves can modulate resilience to viral diseases. The hypothesis is that by including olive leaf extracts in the salmon diet, the fish become less sick when infected with a virus. Finding ways that can contribute to
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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