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…
FunShield4Med and EXCEL4MED foster synergies for safer food systems at IAFP European Symposium 2025
Earlier this month, EXCEL4MED took part in the IAFP European Symposium on Food Safety 2025, held in Madrid (Spain), from 6-8 May. Known as one of the most respected gatherings of food safety professionals in Europe, the Symposium brought together experts from academia, industry and government to explore innovative developments and share knowledge shaping the…
Hands-on science returns to San Anton School: EXCEL4MED inspires students on food waste innovation
On 9 April 2025, EXCEL4MED returned to San Anton School in Malta for a second round of interactive science engagement, this time with a new group of students eager to discover how innovation can transform food waste into valuable resources! Led by our partners Diana Miceli, from Koperattivi Malta, and Prof. Ruben Gatt, from the University…
EXCEL4MED connects with Mediterranean consumers at the SuperFoods Festival 2025
From 2-6 April 2025, the Zappeion Courtyard in the heart of Athens transformed into a vibrant hub of flavours, innovation and sustainability during the fourth edition of the SuperFoods Festival! With more than 60 producers from across Greece showcasing nutrient-rich products, the event was a celebration of healthy living, and EXCEL4MED was right there thanks…
Turning trash into treasure: EXCEL4MED inspires young minds at Żejtun Primary School
On a bright 21 March 2025, EXCEL4MED partners Johan Zammit (Malta Enterprise / Malta Life Sciences Park) and Dorian Galea (Mgarr Farms) swapped boardrooms and research labs for a lively classroom at Żejtun Primary School B. Their mission? To introduce Year 6 pupils to the exciting world of food waste valorisation through the EXCEL4MED project.…
EXCEL4MED at Forward Green Expo: strengthening collaboration for a zero-waste future
From 13-15 March 2025, EXCEL4MED took part in the Forward Green Expo, an international exhibition dedicated to the circular economy. Hosted at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center (Greece), this event brought together stakeholders from across sectors to discuss sustainable solutions for reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. Our Greek partners from EKPIZO represented…
EXCEL4MED innovations take center stage at FOOD EXPO 2025
FOOD EXPO 2025 –the leading food and beverage trade show in southeast Europe– was held in Athens (Greece) from 8-10 March 2025 and provided a fantastic opportunity for EXCEL4MED to engage with food industry leaders, researchers and consumers, showcasing our pioneering research and novel food products. As an Excellence Hub for Mediterranean fruit supply chains,…
EXCEL4MED engages with future food industry leaders at the ECOTROPHELIA workshop
On 12 February 2025, EXCEL4MED attended the ECOTROPHELIA workshop, held in the context of the ECOTROPHELIA 2025 Competition, and organised by our partner the Federation of Hellenic Food Industries (SEVT). Held at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens (Greece), the event brought together academia, students, and industry representatives to discuss food innovation and entrepreneurship. As…
EXCEL4MED and NEWFEED projects join forces for sustainable food innovation
On 7 February 2025, the EXCEL4MED and NEWFEED projects came together for a networking webinar aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the fields of circular economy and sustainable food production. During the webinar, representatives from both projects discussed innovative strategies to reduce food waste and maximise the value of agricultural by-products. Exploring food…
EXCEL4MED partners meet in Montpellier to advance circular and sustainable food systems
The EXCEL4MED consortium recently gathered on 30-31 January 2025 in Montpellier (France) for the project’s Annual Meeting, hosted by CIHEAM-IAMM. Partners from Greece, Malta and France came together for two days of in-depth discussions, strategic planning and networking, reinforcing their shared commitment to building a more sustainable and innovative Mediterranean fruit supply chain. Day 1:…
