On February 20th, 2025, the UP4HEALTH project held its final review meeting in Pamplona, Spain, marking the culmination of 4.5 years of dedicated research and innovation in the sustainable valorization of food by-products. This event brought together project partners, stakeholders, and the European Commission reviewers to assess the significant progress and milestones achieved throughout
The UP4HEALTH project recently participated in the BeonNAT workshop on High-Value Bioproducts from Underutilised Biomass Resources and Bioresidues, held at IPB-CIMO. This event brought together leading researchers, innovators, and stakeholders to discuss advancements in transforming bioresources into sustainable, high-value products for the bioeconomy. Representing UP4HEALTH, ISANATUR presented the project’s groundbreaking achievements in developing an
After four years of groundbreaking work, the UP4HEALTH project has officially concluded. This Horizon 2020-funded initiative pioneered a sustainable biorefinery approach to transform agro-industrial by-products—such as olive pomace, grape pomace, and nut residues—into high-value functional ingredients for the food, beverage, cosmetics, and nutraceutical industries. The project achieved remarkable milestones, including the validation of
On December 13, 2024, the European projects UP4HEALTH and ALEHOOP, both funded under the Horizon 2020 program, hosted a joint final webinar to present their groundbreaking achievements and results. This highly successful event, attended by over 60 participants from various sectors, brought together researchers, industry professionals, regulators, and members of the general public to
The UP4HEALTH project reached its successful conclusion with the Final General Assembly held on December 11th, 2024. This milestone meeting gathered all project partners to present and discuss the final achievements of each work package, showcasing the significant progress made over the course of the initiative. During the assembly, partners highlighted the innovative outcomes
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
