The World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) 2024, held under the theme “Converging the World’s Talents, Creating a Better Future”, brought together a diverse group of young scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the globe. This prestigious event aligns with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and focuses on fostering youth innovation to
The UP4HEALTH project recently participated in the third edition of NEXUS, held at Baluarte, aimed at enhancing collaboration between companies and agents of SINAI (Navarre’s R&D&I System). This event served as an excellent platform for connecting with European initiatives through pitching sessions, exploring potential consortium opportunities, and gaining insights into the European Commission's work plan
The development of sustainable food production practices is becoming a pressing issue due to the increase in food production to satisfy the demands of a growing population. Crucial to this matter is the management of the waste materials derived from the agricultural industry, which has generated great interest in developing strategies to utilize agri-food byproducts
The UP4HEALTH project proudly participated in the 22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology/IUFoST Conference, held from September 8th to 13th, 2024, in Rimini, Italy. The conference, under the theme “The Future of Food is Now: Development, Functionality & Sustainability”, gathered researchers, scientists, and industry experts to explore innovations in food science with a
The 2024 IFT FIRST Conference, themed "Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System," took place in Chicago from July 13th to 17th. This premier event brought together over 22,000 participants, including researchers, government officials, food science professionals, university students, and industry leaders. TU Dublin, a key partner in the
ISANATUR, the coordinator of the Up4Health project, has been named a finalist in the "Sustainable Ingredients" category at the prestigious 2024 Sustainable Food Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Amsterdam on July 4th, recognizing their commitment to sustainability and innovation within the food industry. Their nomination stems from the development of an exceptional ingredient
Last September, the commercial team of Amerex proudly represented the UP4Health project at the Alimentaria Foodtech fair in Barcelona with their own stand. Alimentaria Foodtech is a globally renowned trade fair specializing in ingredients, machinery, and technology for the food industry, bringing together key players from around the world to showcase the latest innovations. At
On June 12th and 13th, CONTACTICA had the pleasure of welcoming partners from the UP4HEALTH project to the ICTAN-CSIC facilities for a series of consortium meetings. The Institute of Food Science and Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN) proved to be the perfect venue for these gatherings, facilitating a vibrant exchange between project partners and the Institute's
The 8th General Assembly of the UP4HEALTH project was held at the Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición (ICTAN-CSIC) facilities in Madrid, hosted by Contactica. This event marked a significant milestone in our journey towards advancing health and nutrition through innovative solutions. The assembly was a resounding success, featuring productive discussions and
The partners from Instituto Politécnico de Bragança– Centro de Investigação de Montanha represented the UP4HEALTH project with great success at the 8th International Conference on Food Digestion (ICFD2024) in Porto, Portugal, held from April 9-11, 2024. This prestigious event, organized under the umbrella of INFOGEST, gathered approximately 700 research scientists and professionals from academic and
