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