1st SYMPOSIUM MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT: HUB FOR INNOVATION

The InovFarmer.MED project invites all researchers working with the 4 thematic areas to submit their abstracts for the Symposium Mediterranean Fruit: Hub for Innovation. This FREE event is a good opportunity for researchers from all over the world to network, sharing their knowledge and experience. Registration is FREE but mandatory.

The PRIMA program is a partnership of the European Commission under Horizon 2020 to fund Research & Innovation projects that contribute to the ‘Sustainable use of natural resources, economic growth and stability in the Mediterranean’.

The seminar will allow to establish synergies between PRIMA projects and other stakeholder´s through the presentation of communications, poster’s and other networking.

 

Event’s Address: 

INRAE UMR SQPOV

Domaine Saint Paul

228, route de l’Aérodrome

Site Agroparc – CS 40509

84914 Avignon Cedex 9

To access to the Symposium online, click here.

Meeting ID: 935 0417 3885

Participants will need to use the secret code: mU4!zEPsr=

Important Information:
Abstract submission closes on 23rd April 2024.
Acceptance notification on 6th May 2024.

Secretariat: Bruno Esteves, inovfarmermed@gmail.com

Thematic Areas

The program includes four thematic sessions:

1 – Smart Systems for Fruit Ripeness Evaluation & Processes to Optimize Quality

2 – Bioactive compounds, biological properties and industrial applications

3 – Biowaste and Byproducts from Agriculture and Industries

4 – Business Models for Better Fruit

Program

16 May 2024

Session 1. Smart Systems for Fruit Ripeness Evaluation & Processes to Optimize Quality
Chairmans: Yasser Dessouky, Arab Company for Information and Communication Technology, Egypt & Susana Cardoso, University of Aveiro, Portugal
8:30 - 9:00h — Registration
9:00h - 9:30h — Open Session
  • INRAE welcome – Frédéric Carlin Président of INRAE PACA center
  • PRIMA Programme – Mohamed Wageih, Project Officer
  • Vice-President Polytechnic University of Viseu – João Vinhas Ramos Marques
9:30h - 10:00h — KN 01 - Dulcineia Wessel, Polythecnic University of Viseu, Portugal
InovFarmer.MED: Better Fruit from Smart Business, Dulcineia Wessel, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal
10:00h - 10:30h — KN 02 - Iva Fernandes, University of Porto, Portugal
Enhancing Fruit Quality – Advanced Strategies for Fresh and Processed Produce Optimization, Iva Fernandes, University of Porto, Portugal
10:30h - 10:40h — OC 01 - Applications of near infrared spectroscopy in olive mills
Juan Francisco García Martín, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
10:40h - 11:10h — Coffee Break
11:10h - 11:40h — KN 03 - Congduc Pham, University of Pau and the Pays de l'Adour, France
RESILINK, Digital platforms for increasing smallholders’ resilience: facilitating digital transition and stimulating local innovation, Congduc Pham, University of Pau and the Pays de l’Adour, France
11:40h - 11:50h — OC 02 - Deploying distributed fiber sensors for moisture management in agriculture
Tiago Neves, FiberSight – Smart Sensing Solutions, Portugal
11:50h - 12:00h — OC 03 - WildFruiP: Estimating Fruit Physicochemical Parameters from Images Captured in the Wild
Diogo Paulo, University of Beira Interior, Portugal
12:00h - 12:10h — OC 04 - Argan fruit quality improvement through genetic selection
Ali EL BOUKHARI, IBN ZOHR University, Agadir, Morocco
12:10h - 12:20h — OC 05 - Ascophyllum nodosum improves olive physiological performance and fruit size under water deficit conditions
Rui Figueiras, University of Coimbra and iB2, Portugal
12:20h - 12:30h — OC 06 - Enhancing the rooting of prickly pear (opuntia ficus-indica l.) Cladodes via indole-3-butyric acid treatment
Imane Touaf, University Ibn Zohr, Morocco
12:30h - 13:00h — Poster Session
Download posters PC_Thematic Area 1.

PC 01 – Ascophyllum nodosum extract improve olives metabolite profile. Maria Celeste Dias, Centre for Functional Ecology, Associate Laboratory TERRA, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra– LAQV‐REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Portugal

PC 02 – Unveiling the elicitor potential of mentha pulegium and satureja montana essential oils in kiwifruit challenged by pseudomonas syringae pv. Actinidiae. David Novo, University of Porto, Portugal

PC 03 – Unlocking the benefits: investigating laminaria digitata extract for improved tomato physiology. Mateus Pereira, University of Aveiro, Portugal

13:00h - 14:30h — Lunch
Session 2. Bioactive compounds, biological properties and industrial applications
Chairmans: Carine Bourvellec, INRAE, France & António Jordão, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal
14:30h - 15:00h — KN 04 - Nicolas Bordenave, INRAE, France
Nutritional implications of non-covalent interactions between fibers and phenolic compounds, Nicolas Bordenave, INRAE, France
15:00h - 15:10h — OC 07 - Development of food ingredients rich in soluble dietary fiber and oligosaccharides from figs
Sara Gonçalves, University of Aveiro, Portugal
15:10h - 15:20h — OC 08 - Technological parameters able to modulate apple juice oligosaccharides and soluble dietary fiber
Manuel António Coimbra, University of Aveiro, Portugal
15:20h - 16:10h — Poster Session
Download posters PC_Thematic Area 2

PC 04 – Optimization of the callogenesis process in prickly pear cactus: exploring the impact of the medium and the explant. BOUIHATE Oumaima, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco

PC 05 – Enhancing functional value of fruit juice through enzymatic processing: increase of soluble dietary fibre and oligosaccharides. Elisabete Coelho, University of Aveiro, Portugal

PC 06 – Comparative analysis of the contents of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity among six accessions of garlic (allium sativum l.). Ikram Bachti, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco

PC 07 – Combinatorial effects between botanical and microbial agents against Meloidogyne javanica. Basaid Khadija, University Ibn Zohr, Morocco

PC 08 – Antifungal activity of hydrosol essential oils of lavender. Salahddine CHAFIKI, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco

PC 09 – Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effect of moroccan saffron tepals. Ikram Beraouz, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco

PC 10 – Moroccan seaweeds extracts as a managing approach for root-knot nematode disease. Mouna Belmouden, Faculty Of Sciences El Jadida Université Chouaib Doukkali Morocco

PC 11 – Microwave-assisted extraction to optimise polyphenol enrichment of different sweet potato food preparations. Alicia Castillo Rivas, University of Sevilla, Spain

PC 12 – Fresh and dried figs as a source of oligosaccharides and soluble dietary fibers. Elena Cassin, University of Aveiro, Portugal

PC 13 – Bioefficacy of organic extracts of a wild medicinal plant from morocco against clavibacter michiganensis subsp. Michiganensis, the causal agent of tomato bacterial canker. Mammass BOURASSEN, IBN Zohr University, Morocco

PC 14 – Botanical Insecticides as Alternatives to Conventional Ones: A Path to the Environmental and Food Safety. Sérgio Santos, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal

PC 15 – Leveraging a tomato MAGIC population to produce biofortified plants with potential applications in several sectors. Leandro Pereira-Dias, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

16:10h - 16:40h — Coffee break
16:40h - 16:50h — OC 09 - Antibacterial activity of Moroccan saffron extracts against Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis: The causal agent of tomato’s bacterial canker
Zineb Khadfy, University Ibn Zohr, Morocco
16:50 - 17:00h — OC 10 - Valorization of Lycium barbarum L. and Lycium chinense Mill. through the production og high-value goji sorbets
Mariana Monteiro, University of Aveiro, Portugal

17 May 2024

Session 3. Biowaste and Byproducts from Agriculture and Industries
Chairmans: Katherine Flynn, ISEKI-Food Association, Austria & Elisabete Coelho, University of Aveiro, Portugal
9:00h - 9:30h — KN 05 - Deniz Koca, University of Lund, Sweden
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9:30h - 9:40h — OC 11 - Unravelling Raspberry Seed-Derived Biomolecules for Future Valorisation
Paloma Lopes, University Aveiro, Portugal
9:40h - 9:50h — OC 12 - Assessing the environmental impact of apple (malus domestica) production in italy: a comprehensive life cycle assessment
Raamah C. Rosales, Cebu Technological University, Philippines
09:50h - 10:00h — OC 13 - Edible packaging film enriched with phenolic compounds extracted from exhausted olive pomace
Valter Martins, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Portugal
10:00h - 10:20h — Coffee Break
10:20h - 10:50h — KN 06 - Marwa Moumni, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
Use of natural compounds, physical means and biocontrol agents to manage postharvest loss and waste of fresh fruit, vegetables and aromatic plants, Marwa Moumni, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
10:50h - 11:00h — OC 14 - Development of innovative eco-products based on fig and prickly pear fruits
Cláudia Neves, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal
11:00h - 11:10h — OC 15 - Regional circular concepts to valorize fruit processing wet and dry co-products – A Swiss case study in the frame of the European FAIRCHAIN
Anne VERNIQUET, Dss+, Switzerland
11:10h - 11:20h — OC 16 - Harnessing Opuntia ficus-indica seed pomace to design a body lotion with natural UV protection
Ricardo Ferreira, University of Aveiro, Portugal
11:20h - 12:10h — Poster Session
Download posters PC_Thematic Area 3

PC 16 – Valorization of tomato peels for the production of sustainable chips. Jairo Torres, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain

PC 17 – Comparative life cycle assessment of tomato in three different mediterranean countries: Turkey, Spain, and Italy.  Kathy Lois S. Amores, University of the Philippines-Diliman

PC 18 – Fruit security in spain: challenges and opportunities for sustainable orange production. Mujahid Hassan Khan – Università degli Studi di Teramo, Italy

PC 19 – Alginate spheres of smoothies with pear and apple pomace with microalgae. Ândria Viegas, Higher Institute of Agronomy, University of Lisbon, Portugal

PC 20 – Hot air drying and microwave drying of mixed apple and ginger pomace. Beatriz Zanin Ribeiro de Araujo, Portuguese Catholic University, Portugal

PC 21 – Polyphenol enrichment from blackberry leaves by a combination of microwave-assisted extraction and fermentation. Alicia Castillo Rivas, University of Sevilla, Spain

PC 22 – Cactus crunch: using cladode pulp byproduct and habanero pomace waste for the development of a nutritious and spicy cactus snack. Sofia Assunção Baltazar Jesus, University of Aveiro, Portugal

PC 23 – Drying optimization to improve dried fig quality. Carlos Pereira, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal

PC 24 – Drying agri-food products – reducing energy consumption using a hybrid solar dryer. Carlos Pereira, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal

PC 25 – Examining the phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties of wheat and gluten-free breads fortified with Opuntia ficus-indica: A comparative approach. Susana M Cardoso, University of Aveiro, Portugal

PC 26 – Herbicide potential of a pine nut shell lipophilic extract against widespread weed species. Élia Simões Fogeiro, University of Aveiro, Portugal

12:30h - 14:00h — Lunch
Session 4. Business Models for Better Fruit
Chairmans: Paolo Prosperi, CIHEAM-IAMM, France & Dulcineia Wessel, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal
14:00h - 14:30h — KN 07 - Gonçalo Andrade, Portugal Fresh, Portugal
Fruits & Vegetables market trends and opportunities, Gonçalo Andrade, Portugal Fresh, Portugal
14:30h - 15:00h — KN 08 - Luca Camanzi, University of Bologna, Italy
Digitalization and business model innovation in mediterranean agri-food systems: evidence from the MED-LINKS project, Luca Camanzi, University of Bologna, Italy
15:00h - 15:10h — OC 17 - The adoption of digital solutions in food supply chains through enhanced business models: a study in the province of latina (Italy)
Martina Francescone, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy
15:10h - 15:20h — OC 18 - MED-LINKS: a web-based digital platform to support small fv producers in B2B transactions through smart contracts
Massimiliano Fantini, Romagna Tech, Italy
15:20h - 15:50h — Coffee Break
15:50h - 16:20h — KN 09 - Katherine Flynn, ISEKI-Food Association, Austria
FAIRCHAIN project to test business plans for small fruit & vegetable producers, Katherine Flynn, ISEKI-Food Association, Austria
16:20h - 16:30h — OC 19 - Fruit and vegetables consumer profiles in Mediterranean countries
Sina Ahmadi Kaliji, University of Bologna, Italy
16:30h - 16:40h — OC 20 - Development of new and resilient business models
Nuno Serra, Food4Sustainability, Portugal
16:40h - 16:50h — Poster Session
Download PC PC Thematic Area 4

PC 27 – Melon (cucumis melo): the fruit’s potential as a value-added product. Kathy Lois S. Amores, University of the Philippines – Diliman

PC 28 – Codeveloping innovations to enhance small scale producers’ sustainability and performance using a living lab approach. Collewet Laurick, CIHEAM-IAMM Montpellier, France

PC 29 – Nutrient contents in leaves and initial production performance of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Sangiovese under organic and conventional production systems in Southern Brazil. Elizandra de Oliveira Franco, Midwestern State University, USA

PC 30 – Capacitation of ficus carica and opuntia ficus-indica smallholder farmers. Silvia Moreira, Food4Sustainability CoLAB, Portugal

16:50h - 17:00h — Closing Session
  • Portuguese participation in PRIMA calls, Maria Maia, Foundation for Science and Technology
  • Coordinators of EU Projects: Dulcineia Wessel | InovFarmer.MED Luca Camanzi | MED-LINKS Congduc Pham | Resilink Katherine Flynn |Fairchain

Keynotes

  • Congduc Pham, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France
  • Deniz Koca, University of Lund, Sweden
  • Dulcineia Wessel, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal
  • Gonçalo Andrade, Portugal Fresh, Portugal
  • Iva Fernandes, University of Porto, Portugal
  • Katherine Flynn, ISEKI-Food Association, Austria
  • Luca Camanzi, University of Bologna, Italy
  • Marwa Moumni, Marche Polytechnic University, Italy
  • Nicolas Bordenave, INRAE, France

Scientific Committee

  • Dulcineia Wessel, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal
  • António Jordão, Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal
  • Carine Le-Bourvellec, INRAE, France
  • Claudia Neves, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal
  • Congduc Pham, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France
  • Deniz Koca, University of Lund, Sweden
  • Luca Camanzi, University of Bologna, Italy
  • Manuel António Coimbra, University of Aveiro, Portugal
  • Maria Luisa González Sanjosé, University of Burgos, Spain
  • Pierre Brat, CIRAD, France
  • Susana Cardoso, University of Aveiro, Portugal
  • Sylvie Bureau, INRAE, France

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