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Project Code [2019-ET-CP-96]

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Project title

Scoping the Irish fruit and vegetable supply chain for valuable biomass resources for upgrade

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

CyberColloids Ltd.

Lead Applicant

Mariel Brooks

Project Abstract

Expected benefits of direct relevance to the Irish agri-food sector but have European and global reach. Economic benefits: removal of costly waste burden; transformation of waste into valuable food products; opportunities for innovation, diversification and expansion of product offerings - all leading to potential jobs growth and improved economy. Environmental benefits: minimising loss in the food supply chain; prevention of unnecessary waste; reducing inefficient use of other resources used to produce food that isn't eaten; towards a circular, green economy. Potentially transferable to a wider range of fruit and vegetable wastes. Findings will be open disseminated and stakeholder workshop held.

Grant Approved

�46,637.00

Research Hub

Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

08/05/2019

Initial Projected Completion Date

07/05/2020