Shaping the future of food: EXCEL4MED joins 37th EFFoST International Conference 2023
From 6-8 November 2023, EXCEL4MED was proudly represented at the 37th EFFoST International Conference in València (Spain). Our project coordinator, Prof. Vasilis Valdramidis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), together with our partners Dr. George Katsaros and Marianna Giannoglou (ELGO-DIMITRA), joined international experts, researchers and innovators in exploring the future of sustainable food systems under…
Fresh, local and sustainable: EXCEL4MED engages with farmers at Ta’ Qali Market
On a vibrant Saturday at the Ta’ Qali Farmers Market, our partners from The Malta Chamber shared EXCEL4MED’s mission to promote nutritious food products and the valorisation of food industrial side-streams. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local community and highlight the importance of sustainable agriculture and food innovation. A unique marketplace…
EXCEL4MED engages with SUPREME project to tackle antimicrobial challenges
Prof. Vasilis Valdramidis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), coordinator of EXCEL4MED, attended the SUPREME Coating project meeting, held on 26-27 September 2023, at the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) in Crete. During the meeting, our coordinator engaged in interesting discussions and networking with Prof. Jan Van Impe (KU Leuven), coordinator of…
EXCEL4MED highlights green extraction at 9th International Conference on Chemical Reactions in Foods (CRF 2023)
From 13-15 September 2023, the EXCEL4MED project was showcased at the 9th International Conference on Chemical Reactions in Foods (CRF 2023) in Prague (Czech Republic). Representing the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Prof. Marilena Dasenaki presented our latest work on sustainable food innovation during this prestigious scientific gathering. Highlighting EXCEL4MED’s green innovations Professor Dasenaki…
EXCEL4MED joins the final meeting of Foster-xR project
On 1-2 August 2023, University College Dublin hosted the final transnational meeting of the Foster-xR project, bringing together experts to discuss advancements in augmented and extended reality (xR) technologies for the food industry. Specialists gathered to exchange ideas on the future of immersive technologies in food training and education. A key highlight was the participation…
The 1st EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Greece explores green innovations in fruit processing
On 4 July 2023, the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) hosted the 1st EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Greece, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward a more sustainable Mediterranean fruit processing industry. The Living Lab session brought together a diverse group of 30 participants, including farmers, researchers, policymakers and representatives from the Mediterranean fruit…
Beyond Expo 2023: How EXCEL4MED contributes to the future of smart farming
EXCEL4MED participated in Beyond Expo 2023, held in Thessaloniki (Greece) from 24-26 May 2023. The exhibition gathered experts, researchers and industry leaders, and placed a strong focus on agrifood and smart farming, with dedicated events and discussions organised as part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food’s Open Day Greece. EXCEL4MED at…
EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Malta gathers consumer perspectives on sustainability in food systems
The second session of the 1st EXCEL4MED Living Lab in Malta, held on 5 May 2023, was an interactive workshop focused on gathering consumer perspectives on sustainable practices in the food industry. With 28 participants from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, the session provided valuable insights into consumer thoughts, ideas and recommendations for the proposed…
Stakeholder collaboration at EXCEL4MED’s first Living Lab in Malta
EXCEL4MED held the first session of the 1st Living Lab in Malta on 4 May 2023 at the Malta Life Sciences Park (MLSP), in San Gwann (Malta). This event marked the beginning of a series of Living Labs designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the Mediterranean agri-food sector. The 1st session centered on discussions about…
EXCEL4MED & FunShield4Med join forces at IAFP European Symposium 2023
From 3-5 May 2023, the IAFP’s European Symposium on Food Safety in Aberdeen (Scotland) provided a key platform for EXCEL4MED to exchange knowledge in food safety and innovation. Our coordinator, Prof. Vasilis Valdramidis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), joined forces with Pantelis Natskoulis, project coordinator of FunShield4Med, to share insights, expertise and resources aimed…
EXCEL4MED showcased at Malta-Germany renewable energy conference
On 9 May 2023, EXCEL4MED was featured at the conference “Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Buildings: opportunities, challenges and future perspectives between Malta and Germany“, organised by our partner The Malta Chamber in collaboration with AHK Italien – The German-Italian Chamber of Commerce and key Maltese stakeholders. The event, held in Valletta (Malta), brought together…
EXCEL4MED joins experts at VERDE.TEC 2023 to discuss agri-food digitisation
From 17-19 March 2023, EXCEL4MED was presented at the 5th VERDE.TEC FORUM, held at the M.E.C. Exhibition Center in Paiania (Athens)—one of the leading international events dedicated to environmental technology and sustainability. Representing Smart Agro Hub, Thanos Karvounis, Innovation Grant Application Expert, delivered a compelling presentation on “The Contribution of the Smart Agro Hub Competence…
