EXCEL4MED recently participated in the “Food for Thought: A Human Library Experience” event, hosted in St. Paul’s Bay (Malta) on 24 January 2025, as part of San Anton School’s Community Engagement Programme. This inspiring initiative brought together experts from various sectors of the food industry to engage students in discussions on sustainability, food waste and…

The 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Malta brought together experts, industry leaders and researchers to collaborate on innovative strategies for more sustainable Mediterranean food systems. Hosted at Corinthia St. George’s Bay, the event focused on green technologies, business models and solutions for reducing food waste while enhancing resilience in the agri-food sector. Now, you can…

The EXCEL4MED project recently took part in the 38th EFFoST International Conference, held in Bruges (Belgium) from 12-14 November 2024. The conference, focused on “Future Food Systems: Innovation through Progress at Scientific Interfaces”, brought together world-renowned researchers, scientists, policymakers and professionals from diverse food-related fields. EXCEL4MED’s groundbreaking citrus waste-valorisation research EXCEL4MED was represented by key…

Our Greek partner, Smart Agro Hub, presented the EXCEL4MED project at “The Green Shift” webinar, held on 12 December 2024. Organised by Smart Agro Hub, Europe Direct Attica and Europe Direct Central Macedonia, the webinar showcased research projects contributing to the EU’s green transition goals. Exploring the Green Shift “The Green Shift” focused on the…

On 21 November 2024, the Corinthia St. George’s Bay Hotel in Malta became the hub of innovation and collaboration for the 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab. Organised in collaboration with Malta Food Agency, Malta Life Science Park (Malta Enterprise) and Koperattivi Malta, this event brought together diverse stakeholders to tackle pressing challenges in the Mediterranean food…

On 5 November 2024, Grigorios Chalmoukos, a PhD candidate from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, delivered an online seminar-lecture that highlighted the innovative potential of Pomegranate Seed Oil (PSO) in the food industry, aligning with EXCEL4MED’s mission to drive sustainability and innovation in Mediterranean food systems. This seminar, hosted by the Department of…

The 4th Athens Conference Advances in Chemistry (ACAC 2024) provided the perfect platform for EXCEL4MED to present groundbreaking research in sustainable food production. The conference, held from 6-8 November 2024 at the Aristotelis Congress Center in Athens, brought together researchers, academics and technology experts from around the globe to exchange ideas and foster collaborations in…

We would like you to take part in the upcoming 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Malta, hosted by the Malta Food Agency and the Malta Life Science Park (Malta Enterprise). When? Thursday, 21st November 2024, from 08:30h to 14:00h Where? Corinthia St. George’s Bay Hotel, St. Julian’s Check the agenda of the event: Access the registration form…

The 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Greece brought together key stakeholders from the Greek food and beverage industry to tackle sustainability challenges and explore innovative solutions for Mediterranean food systems. Held at the Agricultural University of Athens, this collaborative event fostered discussions on green technologies, value-added product development and business models that enhance food supply…

The EXCEL4MED Maltese partners joined forces at Festa Ikel Malti, held in Pitkali Vegetable Market on 20 October 2024, to celebrate Malta’s rich culinary heritage and engage the public with our project. By sharing a taste of Malta’s vibrant food heritage and showcasing the benefits of the EXCEL4MED project, our Maltese partners created a memorable…

In a recent interview, our project coordinator, Professor Vasilis Valdramidis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), sheds light on how EXCEL4MED is tackling key challenges in the agri-food sector and paving the way for a greener, more resilient food system. Watch the full video here Key themes in the interview In this interview, Prof. Valdramidis…

On 27 September 2024, the 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab was held at the Agricultural University of Athens, bringing together key stakeholders from the Greek food and beverage sector to foster collaboration and innovation.  This event was organised by our Greek partners SEVT – Federation of Hellenic Food Industries, in collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian…