Inspirational ideas: Optimal use of by-products of berry fruit production

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Geographical scope	European Union
Keywords	biorefinery value chain bioeconomy raspberry strawberry

This inspirational idea is also available in a Slovak version. Translation courtesy of the National Rural Network Slovakia. Read more EIP-AGRI inspirational ideas in Slovak on the NRN website.

FACCE-JPI funded international project OPTIBERRY is looking into high added value (non)-food applications to process or market the non-premium class fruit from raspberry, strawberry, and blackberry production. It targets innovative processing and biorefinery/extraction concepts to food prototypes and (non)-food ingredients for sustainable use of available berry biomass. “This valorisation will result in a more resilient berry supply chain, creating a secure and long-lasting sustainable relationship between the berry grower and potential customers.”

Read more in the full article here.

Publication date:

Tuesday, 26 May, 2020 - 15:15