Imagine a high-tech filter and alarm system for food factories. It spots invisible chemicals and microplastics in the water and production lines before they become a problem. Then, it uses smart cleaning tools to scrub these pollutants away, making the process cleaner and safer.
Food and drink producers struggle to detect and remove 'invisible' emerging pollutants like PFAS and microplastics. This creates regulatory risks and threatens consumer trust as EU pollution laws tighten.
An integrated platform featuring multimodal sensors, AI detection models, and circular treatment systems (oxidation, membranes, adsorption) for pollutant removal.
If you are a meat producer dealing with antibiotic residues in wastewater — this project developed real-time monitoring and treatment tools that can reduce pollutants by 40-80%. This ensures your facility meets strict EU environmental standards.
If you are a juice manufacturer dealing with PFAS or endocrine disruptors — this project developed multimodal sensors and AI models that detect these pollutants. This allows you to maintain consumer trust through better transparency tools.
If you are a confectionery company dealing with cleaning chemical runoff — this project developed circular treatment solutions like membranes and adsorption. These tools help you reach zero pollution targets while recovering useful materials.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project focuses on developing 'cost-effective' monitoring tools to reduce the financial burden of compliance.
Yes, the project uses three demo sites covering over 60% of Europe’s processed food market to validate solutions under industrial conditions.
Based on available project data, results will be shared via open data platforms, though specific licensing terms for the AI models and sensors are not detailed.
Yes, the project aims to embed validated solutions into BAT 2.0 and EU policies to update standards for microplastics and PFAS.
The project runs from 2026 to 2030, with an expectation that 25-30% of large producers will adopt the methods within three years after completion.
The consortium is highly industry-oriented with a 42% industry ratio, comprising 8 industrial partners and 6 SMEs. With 19 partners across 10 countries, including a strong mix of research centers (5) and universities (2), the group is well-positioned to bridge the gap between lab research and commercial application in the food and drink sector.
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