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Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

University of Bourgogne

Faculty of biotechnology | Portuguese Catholic University 

Faculty of food technology and biotechnology | University of Zagreb

Tarsus University

Pulp and Paper Institute

Agricultural Research Organization of Israel | Volcani Institute

ENCG-Tanger | University Abdelmalek Essaâdi

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Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

Spain

As the project coordinator, CSIC is responsible for the overall management and coordination of EVOLVEPACK. They oversee all administrative, financial, and legal aspects of the project, ensuring smooth collaboration among partners and alignment with EU regulations.
CSIC also contributes to the development of biobased trays and aerogels and leads the WP5, focusing on biodegradation, compostability, and recyclability testing. Their work ensures that the packaging materials meet environmental standards and support a circular economy.

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University of Bourgogne

France

The University of Bourgogne leads WP3 and is involved in the development of biobased films, and active coatings, particularly focusing on the developmet of different strategies to apply the coating and the evaluation of the mechanical, thermal and barrier properties of the developed materials as well as the release of active compounds into food simulants. 

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Faculty of biotechnology
Portuguese Catholic University

Portugal

This partner leads the WP7 , particularly focusing on the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for environmental assessment. They collaborate on WP3, studying the stability and migration of the active compound into food simulant.

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Faculty of food technology and biotechnology
University of Zagreb

Croatia

The University of Zagreb significantly contributes to WP3 thorough physicochemical characterization of the flexible films.  

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Tarsus University 

Turkey

Tarsus University specializes in the extraction and characterization of bioactive compounds and biopolymers from agro-industrial residues. They lead WP2, focusing on the development of innovative materials for food packaging.

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Pulp and Paper Institute

Slovenia

The Pulp and Paper Institute leads WP4, which focuses on scaling up and validating packaging prototypes. Their expertise in food technology and industrial scaling is crucial for transitioning from laboratory research to market-ready solutions. Specializing in material science, the Pulp and Paper Institute plays a key role in developing sustainable packaging materials. They collaborate closely on WP2 and WP5, providing expertise in morphology, papermaking properties and recycling test.

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Agricultural Research Organization of Israel Volcani Institute

Israel

This organization leads WP6, focusing on applying the developed packaging solutions in different food categories, particularly fresh produce. Their work in WP6 involves testing and validating packaging effectiveness in extending shelf-life.

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ENCG-Tanger
University Abdelmalek Essaâdi 

Morocco

ENCG-Tanger contributes to WP7, focusing on socio-economic assessment. They analyze the broader impacts of the packaging solutions, ensuring that the project's outcomes are sustainable and beneficial for local communities. This partner leads WP related to dissemination and exploitation activities.

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Tecselor

Spain

Tecselor will develop the thermoforming prototype, which involves developing the machining, parts treatment, assembly, welding and development of the electrical and control panel of the prototype.