The SAFOOD4MED consortium gathers in Italy, hosted by Universitas Mercatorum, for two key consecutive events marking an important milestone in the project’s progress: the Mid-Term Partners’ Meeting on 24 March and the International Scientific Day & Round Table on 25 March.

24 March – Mid-Term Partners’ Meeting

The Mid-Term Meeting represents a crucial internal checkpoint for the consortium, bringing together partners from Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

During this session, participants will:

• Review progress across all Work Packages
• Assess key scientific and technological achievements
• Align upcoming activities for the second phase of the project
• Strengthen collaboration among interdisciplinary teams

This meeting ensures that the project remains aligned with its objectives of sustainability, innovation, and real-world applicability.

25 March – International Scientific Day & Round Table

On 25 March 2026, Universitas Mercatorum will host a key event dedicated to:
“Bioplastics from agri-food by-products: technological innovation and circular value chains in the Mediterranean”

This initiative, organized within the PRIMA-funded SAFOOD4MED project, brings together researchers, institutions, industry stakeholders and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge solutions for sustainable food systems.

🔬 Scientific Session (09:00 – 12:00)
Presentation of project results, including:
Food waste identification, characterization and valorisation
Development of bio-based polymers from lignocellulosic fractions
Processing and validation of bioplastics for food packaging
Antimicrobial functionalities and biogas co-production
Circular business models and environmental-economic assessment

🌍 Round Table (12:00 – 13:30)
Focus on:
Circular economy strategies in the Mediterranean
Agro-food by-product valorisation
Opportunities for territorial development and value chains

📍 Location: Universitas Mercatorum, Rome (Piazza Mattei 10)
💻 Online participation available (Zoom)
👥 Open to academics, researchers, institutions, companies and stakeholders

This event represents an important opportunity to connect science, innovation and policy in the transition towards circular and sustainable bio-based packaging systems.

Looking forward to fruitful discussions and new collaborations across the Mediterranean region.