Bridging knowledge across the Mediterranean: MAFA visits EKPIZO for an insightful EXCEL4MED staff exchange
Last November, the Mediterranean connection between Malta and Greece grew stronger through a week-long staff exchange as part of EXCEL4MED! From 24-28 November 2025, our partners from the Malta Food Agency (MAFA) visited EKPIZO in Athens, exploring Greece’s consumer protection, food safety and agricultural systems, while sharing experiences to enhance collaboration across the region. Day…
EXCEL4MED at the 11th International Conference on Food Chemistry & Technology
During the 11th International Conference on Food Chemistry & Technology held on 15-17 October in Rome (Italy), EXCEL4MED partners Alistair Grima and Emma Cutajar from The Malta Chamber and Malta Food Agency showcased the project’s latest achievements through two scientific posters, described below, highlighting sustainable agri-food innovations. Consumer acceptance of bioactive-enriched foods One of the…
Strengthening partnerships through EXCEL4MED staff exchange in Athens
As part of EXCEL4MED, our partners from SEVT – Federation of Hellenic Food Industries and The Malta Chamber recently participated in a staff exchange aimed at strengthening collaboration and sharing knowledge across our project. During the week of 22 September, Eirini Xaxiri and Elli Tsapa (SEVT) hosted Alistair Grima and Julia Aquilina (The Malta Chamber)…
Showcasing EXCEL4MED’s innovations at the 13th Conference on Predictive Modelling in Food
The EXCEL4MED project could not miss the 13th International Conference on Predictive Modelling in Food, which took place from 1–3 September 2025 in Athens (Greece). Building bridges in food safety and quality research During the conference, Eirini Xaxiri, representing our partner SEVT – Federation of Hellenic Food Industries, presented EXCEL4MED to a packed audience. Her…
Enhancing food safety and reducing waste: EXCEL4MED supports international training school on date marking
EXCEL4MED supported a dynamic three-day training school, held on 30 June – 2 July 2025 in Athens (Greece), focused on the critical role of date marking in food safety and waste reduction. Organised by our coordinator, the Laboratory of Food Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in collaboration with the International Committee…
EXCEL4MED at the XXXII Conference on Polyphenols: advancing sustainable pomegranate research
Last week, EXCEL4MED was represented at the XXXII International Conference on Polyphenols held on 7-10 July in Turku (Finland), a premier gathering of international scientists focused on the health benefits and applications of polyphenols. EXCEL4MED at the forefront of polyphenol research Our partner Ioannis Dimitros, from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, had the…
EXCEL4MED returns to ECOTROPHELIA to champion sustainable food innovation
On 17–18 June 2025, the EXCEL4MED project was proudly showcased during the ECOTROPHELIA National Competition 2025, held in Athens (Greece). Organised annually by our partner SEVT – Federation of Hellenic Food Industries, the competition brings together the next generation of food innovators: university students developing eco-innovative food and drink products with real market potential. This…
Maltese schools embrace circular thinking with EXCEL4MED
In May 2025, the EXCEL4MED project strengthened its outreach efforts by engaging with students in Malta through two impactful school visits. Organised in collaboration with the Malta Food Agency and the Malta Chamber of Commerce, these sessions aimed to inspire young learners to think critically about sustainability, innovation and responsible resource use. These activities align…
EXCEL4MED shares novel dairy innovations at the 4th Symposium “Chemistry and its Applications”
On 28-29 May 2025, EXCEL4MED participated in the 4th Symposium of Graduate Students, titled “Chemistry and its Applications”, hosted by the Department of Chemistry of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). This event provides graduate and undergraduate students with a valuable opportunity to present their research through oral and poster presentations. It also supports…
EXCEL4MED showcases innovative fruit waste applications at UNIWA seminar
EXCEL4MED participated in a two-day scientific seminar hosted by the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of West Attica (Athens, Greece). On 24 May 2025, Grigorios Chalmoukos, a PhD candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and researcher within the EXCEL4MED consortium, delivered a presentation titled “Utilisation of Oil from…
From waste to wisdom: EXCEL4MED inspires students at 81st Elementary School of Athens
EXCEL4MED continues its educational outreach with a recent visit to the 81st Elementary School of Athens (Greece), where our partners from EKPIZO engaged young learners in an inspiring discussion about food waste, sustainability and the value of science in everyday life! The visit took place on 16 May 2025, as part of the school’s Active…
EXCEL4MED gains visibility among 160+ food industry stakeholders at SEVT’s General Assembly
On 14 May 2025, our partner the Federation of Hellenic Food Industries – SEVT hosted its Annual General Assembly in Athens (Greece), bringing together more than 160 key stakeholders from across the Greek food and beverage sector. This high-level gathering offered an excellent opportunity for our partners at SEVT to showcase the goals and ongoing…
