About the Project

NOVAPACK aims to upcycle Mediterranean crops side-streams into value-added ingredients, using a novel methodology of sequential valorization, reaching to every molecule grasping value, focusing on a Sustainability perspective. The produced ingredients will be used to developed new, intelligent and biodegradable packaging, adding value to the value chains and knowledge to the consumer.

By doing so, it is expected to increase food products shelf-life, while providing indicators of food security and quality, even when the expected shelf-life is over. NOVAPACK aims to change our relationship with food products, reducing food loses and educating population and stimulating circular economy within the different actors of food supply chain.

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Sustainability

Promote a truly circular economy through the full valorisation of Mediterranean agricultural by-products, reducing waste, extending the lifecycle of resources, and decreasing environmental impact across the food and packaging chain.

Scientific Innovation

Develop solutions grounded in scientific excellence, combining biotechnology, materials engineering, and functional innovation to create intelligent biodegradable ingredients and polymers, with measurable impact on food safety and preservation.

Collaboration

Foster cooperation between science, industry, and society, working closely with producers, researchers, and technological partners to accelerate knowledge transfer and generate scalable, market-ready solutions.

Social Impact

Contribute to a more conscious relationship between consumers and food, promoting education, transparency, and trust, while combating food waste and creating more resilient and inclusive value chains.