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WP1 Technology

Developing science-driven solutions for food waste valorization and sustainable production.

Figure showing a diversity of waste side streams.

WP1 focuses on harnessing technological advancements to reduce food waste and maximize resource efficiency. By integrating biotechnology, food processing innovations, and circular economy principles, this WP develops solutions that transform side streams into valuable food ingredients, animal feed, bio-based materials, and sustainable fertilizers.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Precision fermentation for producing novel food proteins

  • Enzyme technology to break down waste into usable ingredients

  • Green extraction techniques to recover nutrients and bioactives

  • Anaerobic digestion to create bio-energy from food waste

Insights

Reports, publications and insights

Technology Work Package 1 Leads

Francisco Javier Vilaplana Domingo.
Lead: Francisco Vilaplana, KTH
Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol.
Co-lead: Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol, KTH

Involved researchers: