Turning Waste into Value: Sustainable Bioplastics for a Safer Future
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SAFOOD4MED Activities across the Egyptian Innovation Ecosystem
The Agricultural Research Center (ARC), partner of SAFOOD4MED, has been actively promoting the project’s objectives through a series of dissemination, networking and strategic activities, strengthening connections between scientific research, agricultural innovation and industry. The Egyptian team has participated in several events addressing key topics related to the project, including agricultural residue valorisation, sustainable packaging, circular…
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SAFOOD4MED presents preliminary research findings at four international scientific conferences
Between June and September 2026, Universitas Mercatorum actively contributed to the international scientific debate by presenting SAFOOD4MED preliminary research findings at four major conferences. Project researchers presented the first outcomes of WP6 during the 2nd LUM Conference, the 15th AIEAA Conference, the XXXIII Congress of Commodity Science, and the 2st International IAQUIS Conference, engaging with…
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From Vine and Date Palm to Packaging: A Field Day on Antimicrobial Bioplastics
On 14 September 2026, the SAFOOD4MED held a Field day in Met-Alzizia and Seauada, Fakous Center, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, bringing together researchers, vineyard owners, packaging manufacturers and regional agricultural authorities to explore the practical potential of agricultural by-products for the development of antimicrobial bio-based packaging The event offered participants a hands-on overview of the different…
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SAFOOD4MED joins European discussions on the future of bio-based food innovation at CBE JU Cluster Workshop on Food & Feed Innovation
As part of its commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the agri-food sector, the PRIMA project SaFood4Med participated in the CBE JU Cluster Workshop on Food & Feed, held in Brussels on June 9, 2026. Represented by its Coordinator, Prof. Giovanni De Francesco, the project joined a broad community of researchers, innovators, industry representatives, European…
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SaFood4Med Participates in the First Local Industrial Production Exhibition in Biskra
The PRIMA project SaFood4Med (Innovative and Safe Antimicrobial Bioplastics for Food Preservation in the Mediterranean Area) participated in the first edition of the Local Industrial Production Exhibition held at the University of Mohamed Khider Biskra on April 20, 2026. The project was represented by the Responsible of UMKB Unit, Tarek Benmeddour, highlighting the importance of…
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SAFOOD4MED International Scientific Day & Round Table
Advancing Dialogue on Circular Bioeconomy | 25 March 2026 The second day of activities within the SAFOOD4MED was dedicated to an open and forward-looking discussion on science, innovation, and real-world impact. The International Scientific Day and Round Table created a dynamic platform where research outcomes met stakeholder perspectives, enabling a broader reflection on how to…
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SAFOOD4MED Mid-term Partners’ Meeting Successfully Held on 24 March 2026
On 24 March 2026, partners of SAFOOD4MED gathered for the Mid-term Partners’ Meeting, marking a key milestone in the project’s implementation. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress achieved across all work packages and to align on the next phases of research and innovation activities. Particular attention was given to advancements in the…
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Mid-term meeting in Rome and SAFOOD4MED International Scientific Day & Round Table
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…
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EU Experts Visit UMKB to Strengthen Research Valorization within SAFOOD4MED
On 16 February 2026, the University Mohamed Khider Biskra (UMKB), Algerian partner of the PRIMA-funded project SAFOOD4MED, welcomed EU experts for an institutional visit dedicated to research valorization mechanisms and innovation governance. During the visit, the UMKB Project Manager: Presented the full architecture of SAFOOD4MED Showcased laboratory equipment and biomass processing infrastructure Detailed national mechanisms…
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SaFood4Med participates in the PRIMA Project Day 2025 in Barcelona
The SaFood4Med – Innovative and safe antimicrobial bioplastics for food preservation in the Mediterranean area project took part in the PRIMA Project Day 2025, held in Barcelona on 1–2 October 2025 at the Avenida Palace Hotel.The event, promoted by the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) and co-funded by the European…
