Mate4Meat, Alexias 24, Nicosia (2026)

07/04/2026

The future of food systems depends not only on what we produce, but also on how we preserve it.
longer-lasting.

At MATE4MEAT, we believe that innovative and solutions are essential to building safer, longer lasting, and more environmentally responsible food systems.

With the growing global demand for meat and the environmental challenges linked to conventional packaging, improving , , and reducing have become key priorities. In response, MATE4MEAT is developing , and solutions design to help while minimizing environmental impacts.

By bringing together partners from academia and industry across different countries, the project takes a multidisciplinary approach to rethink meat packaging through innovation, sustainability, and circularity.
Within this collaboration, environmental performance is also a major focus.

Through (LCA), the project evaluates these next-generation packaging solutions across their full life cycle (from raw material sourcing to end-of-life) to compare impacts and identify opportunities for improvement.

MATE4MEAT is not just about research for the sake of research. Every formulation, every trial, every assessment is designed to move from the lab bench to the supermarket shelf.

Learn more about the project: https://mate4meat.com/

23/03/2026

We're pleased to share two updates from the MATE4MEAT project!

Our 2nd blog post is now live, exploring how functional packaging from biopolymers can help reduce the environmental impact of traditional plastic packaging in the meat industry.

The post looks at how MATE4MEAT contributes to this challenge through a practical circular model — turning agro-food residues into high-value, bio-based packaging materials.

Read the full blog post here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDuera5BI/W5iSL5NZU5xkDsuGKDJZXQ/view

In parallel, we have uploaded three new conference abstracts to our open-access Zenodo community, representing research presented at JIP2025 (Bilbao) and SUSCHEM '25 (Naples) by our partners at / University of Naples Federico II. These cover key MATE4MEAT research lines including bio-based multilayer systems, laccase-functionalised cellulose, and olive pomace valorisation.

Explore our Zenodo community here: https://zenodo.org/communities/mate4meat/records?q=&l=list&p=1&s=10&sort=newest

If you are a researcher, academic, or scholar and have not yet registered on Zenodo, we warmly encourage you to do so — it is free, open to all disciplines, and backed by CERN.

Follow our community page to receive notifications as we continue to publish new abstracts and scientific publications throughout the project's lifetime.

Stay tuned — there is much more to come from MATE4MEAT!

06/03/2026

Our partner Prof. Dr. Mouloud KECHA, Head of the Laboratory of Applied Microbiology at Université Abderrahmane Mira - Bejaia (Algeria), participated in the 2nd Masterclass of the UNIMED Learning Space on 3 March 2026.

The Masterclass focused on advancing higher education internationalisation through research, bringing together university leaders, international relations officers and academic staff. The focus was on Research strategies in the EU-Mediterranean context and the global trends in university research.

During the session, Dr. KECHA briefly presented and referred to the MATE4MEAT project, contributing to its visibility within the Mediterranean academic community and highlighting its relevance for strengthening research collaboration and innovation in the region.

For more information, you can check out UNIMED at https://www.uni-med.net/

14/01/2026

📬 The 3rd MATE4MEAT Newsletter is out now!

We’re thrilled to share the latest edition of the MATE4MEAT newsletter — a comprehensive update on our project’s recent progress, activities, and expanding collaborations.

In this issue, we proudly introduce our Synergies, showcasing the exciting partnerships we’re building with fellow PRIMA projects. These collaborations strengthen our impact, expand our network, and open new pathways for knowledge exchange and joint actions.

You’ll also find a reflection on our recent event participation, moments that continue to drive our mission forward. Alongside this, we highlight key achievements from our partners, updates from across the consortium, and ongoing work shaping the future of sustainable, antimicrobial packaging.

🔗 Explore the newsletter and discover how MATE4MEAT is growing:
https://mailchi.mp/citizensinpower.org/mate4meat-december2025

18/12/2025

🌟 We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Stakeholder Advisory Board webpage!

This dedicated space highlights the experts supporting MATE4MEAT with valuable insights, guidance, and real-world perspectives as we work toward sustainable packaging innovation.

👉 Explore the page here: https://mate4meat.com/stakeholder-advisory-board/

We’re grateful for our SAB members and look forward to the impact we’ll create together!

12/12/2025

🌱 We’re thrilled to announce our new collaboration with the SEEDS EU project! 🤝

At MATE4MEAT, we are always looking to build meaningful synergies with projects that share our vision for sustainable, resilient, and community-driven food systems — and SEEDS is a perfect match.

SEEDS focuses on revitalizing the cultivation of ancient grains that are naturally resilient to climate change and pests across Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco. Through agronomic field trials, Living Labs, Community Working Groups, and a digital knowledge-sharing platform, the project empowers local communities while bridging science, tradition, and innovation. Each participating country will also co-create new prototypes of ancient grain-based foods, strengthening links between resilient agriculture, local markets, nutrition, and sustainable food systems.

We are excited about what this collaboration will bring and look forward to exploring opportunities for joint activities, shared learning, and impactful outcomes.

👉 Learn more about the SEEDS project:
Website: https://seeds-prima.eu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeds-eu-project/
X: https://x.com/SeedsEu

🌿 Explore our growing network of synergies here: https://mate4meat.com/synergies/

Stay tuned — more exciting updates are on the way!

05/12/2025

🍈 We are excited to announce our new collaboration with the OLIVEPACK project! 🤝✨

At MATE4MEAT, we value partnerships that push innovation forward in sustainable food systems — and OLIVEPACK stands out with its remarkable circular economy approach and commitment to healthier, more eco-friendly food packaging.

OLIVEPACK is developing bio-based antimicrobial packaging materials designed to extend the shelf life of naturally fermented, low-salt table olives — a product deeply rooted in Mediterranean culture and cuisine. By extracting natural antimicrobial agents from olive wastewater and using cellulose from olive tree waste as a sustainable polymer matrix, the project transforms agricultural by-products into high-value, biodegradable packaging solutions.

The project’s innovative bionanocomposite foam insert, suitable for any olive jar or package, aims to maintain freshness and safety without relying on high salt concentrations or synthetic preservatives. Bringing together expertise in materials science, food microbiology, sensory analysis, and sustainability, OLIVEPACK is leading the way toward reducing food waste and enabling safer, healthier, preservative-free table olives.

We are thrilled about the opportunities this collaboration will bring and look forward to exploring future joint activities, knowledge exchange, and shared impact.

👉 Learn more about OLIVEPACK:
Website: https://olivepack.net/
LinkedIn: https://tr.linkedin.com/company/olivepack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivepack.prima/
Contact: [email protected]

🌿 Discover more of our synergies and collaborations here:
https://mate4meat.com/synergies/

Stay tuned — exciting developments lie ahead!

04/12/2025

📢 Our Latest Press Release Is Out!

We’re excited to announce the publication of our newest MATE4MEAT press release, highlighting the key moments and outcomes from our 1st Transnational Project Meeting in Ankara. This milestone gathering brought all partners together to strengthen collaboration, review progress, and shape the next steps of our mission toward sustainable and innovative meat packaging solutions.

Curious to learn more about the discussions, activities, and direction of the project?

👉 Read the full press release here: https://mate4meat.com/open-sources/

Stay connected with us as we continue working toward eco-friendly solutions for the future of food packaging! 🌱♻️

14/11/2025

🌿 Welcoming the Stakeholder Advisory Board of MATE4MEAT

On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of formally welcoming the Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB) partners of the MATE4MEAT project!

During the meeting, we introduced the project’s objectives and activities, while our SAB partners shared valuable insights about their organisations and areas of expertise.

It was a warm and engaging discussion, setting the foundation for a fruitful collaboration ahead. We are truly grateful to have such strong supporters and experienced advisors joining us in our mission at MATE4MEAT.

🤝 We look forward to working closely together and to the meaningful contributions our SAB members will bring to the project.

Stay tuned for more updates from the MATE4MEAT journey! 🌱

The NanoBioTechnology Hub, Bakioğlu Holding (Bak Ambalaj), Dynamec Ltd, BIOINICIA, EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG, PHW Group, FLEX PACKAGING AL SpA

07/11/2025

🌿 MATE4MEAT at SUSCHEM25 – Project Presentation 🌿

Our project was also represented at the SUSCHEM ’25 – Sustainable Recovery and Valorization of Polyphenols conference, held in Naples, earlier this October, where PhD student Emanuela Rizzo presented her work under MATE4MEAT.

📌 Presentation title: Laccase-mediated grafting of phenols from food wastes on cellulose
👩‍🔬 Authors: Emanuela Rizzo, Rossana Pitocchi, Paola Cicatiello, Paola Giardina, Özge Şakıyan Demirkol, Claudia Corazzi, Alessandra Piscitelli

Her research explores how enzymatic strategies can valorize food waste by grafting phenolic compounds onto cellulose — an innovative approach with strong potential for developing sustainable packaging materials.

We are proud to see our young researchers bringing forward the innovative spirit of MATE4MEAT and showcasing our project’s contributions at international scientific events.

24/10/2025

🌱 MATE4MEAT at SUSCHEM25! 🌱

As part of our project dissemination, our partners from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (UniNa) / University of Naples Federico II participated in the SUSCHEM25 – Workshop on Sustainable Recovery and Valorization of Polyphenols held in Napoli, 8–10 October 2025.

They presented the poster:

“DESigned to Pretreat Olive Pomace: Laccase Joins the Cascading Biorefinery Route”, showcasing a dual chemo-enzymatic approach to sustainably fractionate olive pomace. By combining Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) with laccase biocatalysis, the strategy supports both sugar and lignin valorization, enabling the production of PHBV biopolymer and bacterioruberin pigment from Haloferax mediterranei. This innovative work contributes directly to advancing integrated, waste-based biorefineries.

👏 Special congratulations to PhD student Ivelina Dzhambazova, supervised by Prof. Cinzia Pezzella (UNINA), who received the Best Poster Award for this outstanding work!

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