Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area - PRIMA

Overview: AGRO-FOOD.Mediterranean Diet - Valorising food products from traditional Mediterranean diet



Project Officer: Mohamed Ahmed Wageih, Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area - PRIMA

Team members: 60
Partner organizations: 54

Budget
EUR :
8.955.507

Projects: 5

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  Outcomes and Impact
    
Outcomes and Impact Type Indicators View
Exploratory study to analyse consumption patterns across the Med research outcome 6
1 list of local ingredients. research outcome 3
At least 18 vegetal varieties (6 per country) tested in the eco-product design step. research outcome 1
A total of 12 FGs organised research outcome 2
Methodological approach to integrate the environmental and economic perspective in the food product design. research outcome 1
Small pilot eco-designed and mild-processed food prototypes (based on fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes) for in-between mealtimes (snack-type) that include local food varieties and assure the nutritional properties of fresh products development outcome 1
Digital, educational, and gaming tools adapted to the different family development outcome 1
An educational Tamagotchi game development outcome 1
1 digital recipe book co-created with consumers on planetary health development outcome 1
At least 24 food prototypes developed from different 6 product categories and nutritional targets. development outcome 1
At least 8 policy instruments conveyed to policymakers for decision making at local, regional, national, and cross-Med level. development outcome 0
3 Marketing strategies for project SMEs development outcome 0
Database on selected stone by-products of different olive varieties (morphological characteristics, composition, nutritional value) development outcome 0
Processes for the extraction from OS powder of biopolymers and antioxidants development outcome 0
Bioactivity and techno-functionality data on extracted OS biopolymers for food/cosmetic/pharmaceutical applications research outcome 0
Technologies ready to use for producing OS biopolymers-based biomaterials enriched with antioxidants research outcome 0
Novel active packagings and food ingradients containing OS extracts to improve human well-being, the safety and extend the shelf life of dry and fresh food products development outcome 0
Novel cosmetic formulations containing OS-based biopolymers development outcome 0
Novel OS biopolymers-based hydrogel patchs for wound healing development outcome 0
Efficient prototypes for industrial applications development outcome 0
Extraction processes of active ingredients from agro-food residues/ Equipment development development outcome 1
Development of enriched foods - Incorporation of active ingredients into food matrices development outcome 1
Edible coatings systems incorporating active ingredients development outcome 1
Development of a resilience and sustainability biorefinery platform research outcome 1
ICT tool - webpage development outcome 1
Business models research outcome 0
Verified consumer behaviour, feedback on quality and safety of products research outcome 0
Dissemination actions (seminars, trainings) research outcome 0
Identify factors affecting dietary habits, food choices, socio-economic and cultural barriers, and specific concerns about some industrial processes (e.g. irradiation, highly processed food) at the local level in participating countries. research outcome 0
Gain a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour, needs and motivations to adhere or not to adhere to the MD and the desire for or predisposition towards tech-based innovations. research outcome 0
Validate and codify MD foods and ingredients and communicate their origin and healthiness to consumers. development outcome 0
Boost sustainable production and preserve genetic biodiversity in line with the EU F2F and Biodiversity strategies. development outcome 0
To preserve the healthiness and quality of ingredients and their bioactivity during food processing. development outcome 0
Formulate new healthy, high-quality foods to encourage the consumption of diverse foods and adopt eating behaviours consistent with the MD. development outcome 0
Revise a traditional recipe and promote new business models and local economies development outcome 0
Contribute to increase social acceptance and more sustainable consumption dynamics. research outcome 0
Increase education and awareness about healthy eating habits. development outcome 0
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