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…
EXCEL4MED featured on The Food Processors’ podcast!
We are excited to announce that EXCEL4MED has been featured in the latest episode of The Food Processors’ podcast! In this episode, our partner Smart Agro Hub dives into how EXCEL4MED is revolutionising food processing and technology at the crossroads of innovation and sustainability. From cutting-edge techniques in fruit supply chains to the integration of…
EXCEL4MED visits the 3rd Technical School of Athens
On 3 April 2024, EXCEL4MED’s educational journey continues, and this time, we reached the 3rd Technical School of Athens! Antigolena Folina, Project Manager at Smart Agro Hub, had the pleasure of presenting EXCEL4MED to a group of curious and engaged students. The session explored how innovation and sustainability can reshape the future of agriculture, especially…
EXCEL4MED engages students at the 2nd Technical Evening School of Piraeus
It is always inspiring to see innovative initiatives like EXCEL4MED resonate in new and unexpected settings! On 15 March 2024, Antigolena Folina, Project Manager at Smart Agro Hub, presented the project at the 2nd Technical Evening School of Piraeus, engaging with students and educators eager to explore the future of sustainable agri-food systems. The session…
EXCEL4MED showcased at FOOD EXPO 2024: connecting innovation with the future of food
EXCEL4MED was proudly featured at the SEVT – Federation of Hellenic Food Industries stand during the celebration of FOOD EXPO 2024, the leading Food & Beverage trade show in Southeastern Europe! Our partners, Dr. Styliani Roufou (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and Dr. George Katsaros (ELGO-DIMITRA), passionately presented the project’s mission, key objectives and…
EXCEL4MED inspires the next generation of agri-food innovators at the 2nd Technical School of Athens
Smart Agro Hub had the pleasure of presenting the EXCEL4MED project to students at the 2nd Technical School of Athens, sparking curiosity and inspiring future change-makers in the agri-food sector. During the session, held on 8 March 2024, students were introduced to EXCEL4MED’s mission: transforming Mediterranean food systems by promoting nutritious, sustainable production and valorising…
EXCEL4MED takes the stage at the “Widera Excellence Hubs: MED and SEE Region” workshop
EXCEL4MED proudly joined the “Widera Excellence Hubs: MED and SEE Region” online workshop, hosted by MetaCities Hub and held on 20 February 2024. This high-level event brought together leading Horizon Europe projects and stakeholders from across the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe to share knowledge, foster collaboration and spark innovation. Collaborating across borders for regional excellence…
EXCEL4MED at AGROTICA 2024: a step forward in agricultural innovation
EXCEL4MED had the privilege of being presented by Smart Agro Hub at the renowned 30th AGROTICA fair, held in Thessaloniki (Greece), from 1-4 February 2024. This event offered an exceptional opportunity to engage with the agricultural world and share the exciting progress of our project! For EXCEL4MED, the fair was an excellent opportunity to connect…
Connecting sustainability and digital innovation: EXCEL4MED attends TALLHEDA Kick-off Meeting
On 29-30 January 2024, Smart Agro Hub participated in the kick-off meeting of TALLHEDA, a Horizon Europe-funded project, presenting EXCEL4MED and exploring new pathways for collaboration in the field of Digital Agriculture (DA). During the two-day meeting, held to officially launch the TALLHEDA project, Smart Agro Hub introduced EXCEL4MED as an exemplary case of cross-border…
EXCEL4MED shares stakeholders insights at “VIII PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture”
On 11-12 December 2023, EXCEL4MED was featured at the VIII PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture, hosted in Évora (Portugal). The event brought together emerging researchers, academics and experts to discuss the latest scientific developments related to agriculture and environmental sustainability. Presenting stakeholder perspectives on novel food technologies During the conference, Aybike Bayraktar, PhD…
