Imagine if the parts of fish and water plants we usually throw away could become gourmet ingredients or eco-friendly wrappers. This work finds ways to rescue these 'forgotten' species and scraps using smart, low-energy tools. It's like turning kitchen scraps into a five-star meal and a compostable bag at the same time.
Seafood production wastes a large portion of valuable nutrients and ignores low-trophic species, leading to economic loss and environmental damage.
A series of new food and feed products, bio-fertilisers, and biodegradable packaging derived from marine and freshwater waste.
If you are an alternative protein producer dealing with high raw material costs — this project developed nutrient-rich formulations from low-trophic species that provide a sustainable, high-value ingredient source.
If you are a packaging manufacturer dealing with plastic regulations — this project developed biodegradable packaging made from seafood processing waste that reduces landfill contributions.
If you are a fertilizer producer dealing with chemical runoff issues — this project developed bio-fertilisers from marine side streams that create a circular value chain.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the technologies are not provided.
The project focuses on creating value chains and using energy-efficient processing techniques to move from sea to shelf, suggesting a goal of industrial applicability.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding the licensing terms or patent status of the results.
The project is designed to help companies align with the Farm to Fork 2030 goals and reduce waste sent to landfills.
The project runs from May 2023 to April 2027, meaning full results and validated value chains will be available by the end of this period.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 14 partners across 7 countries. With an industry ratio of 36% (including 5 industry partners and 3 SMEs), there is a strong link between the 3 universities and 4 research centers and the actual market, ensuring that the developed food and feed ingredients are commercially viable.
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