Project
Title
Neuartige biologisch abbaubare, antimikrobielle und intelligente Verpackungen und Beschichtungen für eine längere Haltbarkeit mediterraner Fischfilets
Acronym
NOVISHPAK
Start
01.07.2024
End
30.06.2027
Coordinating Institute
Hellenic Agricultural Organization - Demeter
Contact
Partner
International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomie Studies Montpellier
Universite Mohammed Premier Oujda
L-Università ta Malta (UM)
Universite de Tunis EI Manar
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Greca Pesca
Ecole Superieure des Sciences de !Aliment et des lndustries Agroalimentaires
Project team ATB
Allocated to research program
Allocated to research program
Summary
The main objective of the NOVISHPAK project is to develop innovative biodegradable, antimicrobial and intelligent packaging films and edible coatings based on polysaccharides from seaweed, which are used to extend the shelf life of fish fillets from the Mediterranean region. Our approach includes the use of biodegradable film materials made from polysaccharides and bioactive compounds derived from kelp algae, as well as gelatine from fish fillet skin waste. Antimicrobial agents and microbiomes are incorporated to prevent food spoilage and a non-thermal technology, cold atmospheric plasma, will improve film properties without compromising antimicrobial efficacy. The packaging solutions developed are suitable for various fish and fish products and improve stability in terms of microbial growth and oxidation of fish fats, which benefits the most consumed fish products in the Mediterranean region. To further reduce food waste, NOVISHPAK will introduce decision support systems with ICT-based sensors to monitor O2, CO2 and ammonia in packaged products. These sensors, integrated into a mobile app, will provide producers, retailers and consumers with real-time information for efficient handling and spoilage prevention.
Funding
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)
Funding agency
Projektträger Karlsruhe KIT
Grant agreement number
02WPM1728
Funding framework
PRIMA - Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area