Research areas
Promotion of the Agriculture and Livestock of the Future
Optimization and generation of new agricultural supplies and production systems that ensure or improve the productivity and profitability of crops and livestock herds, and reduce their environmental impact.
New varieties, more efficient irrigation systems, new fertilizers and agrochemicals, desease control, soil health, vertical farming, new materials, etc.
Search for New Ingredients and Production Models
Detection and generation of new raw materials or alternative ingredients, as well as the systems for obtaining these materials or ingredients.
Alternative proteins, vegetable proteins, cellular agriculture, biomass and precision fermentation, algae, fungi, etc.
Development of New Food and Beverages for a Healthy Diet
Optimization and generation of new foods and beverages, with an improved nutritional and functional profile, whose innovation contributes to people's health.
Fat loss, salt, sugar, new functional ingredients, plant-based products, adaptation to people’s specific needs.
Implementation of the 4.0 Industry and Hyperconnected Processes
Development and improvement of processes through the application of new digital technologies to the Agri-food Industry.
Data sensor gathering, modeling and decision-making systems, Artificial Intelligence, Precision Agriculture, robotics for process automation, traceability throughout the value chain.
Innovation in Food Packaging and Preservation Systems
Optimization and generation of new food preservation and packaging strategies throughout the entire value chain (from the origin of the food, its production, packaging, distribution, etc), hence allowing the product to extend its lifetime in a safe way, without lessening or waste.
Alternative preservatives, biocontrol, non-thermal preservation treatments, new or improved packaging materials.
Circularity, Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes and By-Products, Upcycling.
Application of circular solutions in the treatment of Agri-food waste and by-products in order for them to be revaluated or to reduce their environmental impact.
Upcycling, ingredient obtaining, supplies and materials, solutions for the management of livestock waste.
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Silvia García de la Torre
Director
Eatex Food Innovation Hub
Patricia Larráyoz Lorea
Head of Innovation
Eatex Food Innovation Hub
