EXCEL4MED shares circular and resilient innovations at “The Green Shift” webinar
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…
Highlights from the 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Malta
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…
EXCEL4MED seminar explores innovative applications of Pomegranate Seed Oil (PSO)
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…
EXCEL4MED showcases sustainable innovation at ACAC 2024
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…
Be part of the 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Malta!
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…
Relive the 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Greece!
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…
EXCEL4MED at the Festa Ikel Malti: our partners unite to share innovation and tradition
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…
What is EXCEL4MED? Insights from our Project Coordinator, Prof. Vasilis Valdramidis
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…
2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Greece: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in the Mediterranean Food Supply Chains
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…
Join us at the 2nd EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Greece!
Take part in the 2nd Living Lab of the EXCEL4MED project, organised by SEVT – Federation of Hellenic Food Industries, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, ELGO-DIMITRA, the Region of Attica and Smart Agro Hub. When? Friday, 27 September 2024, from 10:00h to 14:00h Where? Agricultural University of Athens (Multipurpose Room, 2nd floor of…
Successful EXCEL4MED workshop on citrus innovation and consumer insights!
On 17 May 2024, EXCEL4MED held a successful workshop in Argos (Greece), focused on best practices in citrus cultivation and consumer perceptions of new citrus-based products. Hosted by our partner ASPIS Hellenic Juice Industry, the event brought together researchers, farmers, agronomists, consumers and project partners for a lively and productive exchange of ideas on the…
EXCEL4MED at the 3rd FunShield4Med workshop: tackling mycotoxins and climate change
We are pleased to announce that our coordinator, Prof. Vasilis Valdramidis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) had the opportunity to present our project at the 3rd FunShield4Med Workshop, held from 25-26 April 2024 at Cranfield University. Prof. Valdramidis shared key insights into EXCEL4MED’s activities and the progress we have made in addressing challenges related…
