SEEDS
SEEDS aims to revitalize the cultivation of ancient grains, naturally resilient to climate change and pests, in Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco. The project combines agronomic field trials, Living Labs and Community Working Groups for local co-creation, and a digital SEEDS Knowledge Sharing & Capacity Building Platform with four toolboxes covering research, a recommendation system, and best agricultural practices. Each country will also develop two prototypes of ancient grain-based foods, linking resilient agriculture to local markets, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. By integrating science, community knowledge, and digital tools, SEEDS fosters culturally grounded and resilient agrifood solutions for the MENA region.
Contact email: info@seeds-prima.eu
Bio-based antimicrobial packaging materials to increase the shelf life of naturally fermented low-salt table olives (OLIVEPACK)
OLIVEPACK is an innovative project that develops bio-based antimicrobial packaging materials to extend the shelf life of naturally fermented, low-salt table olives, a key Mediterranean food product. By replacing high salt concentrations and synthetic preservatives with natural antimicrobial agents extracted from table olive wastewater and using cellulose derived from olive tree waste as a sustainable polymer matrix, OLIVEPACK embraces a circular economy approach. The result is a biodegradable bionanocomposite foam insert that can be placed inside any olive jar or package to maintain freshness and safety. Combining expertise in materials science, food microbiology, sensory analysis, and sustainability, OLIVEPACK aims to reduce food waste and enable the production of safer, healthier, and preservative-free table olives without harming the environment.
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Contact email: hunal@sabanciuniv.edu