Horizon Europe 2028–2034: Looking Ahead with a Focus on the Bioeconomy
Horizon Europe 2028–2034 (FP10) brings a €175bn draft budget, faster time-to-grant, and lump-sum funding. Learn what changes mean for bioeconomy and agri-food actors.
Behind Every Bite: EU project Sustain-a-bite launches campaign to make healthy and sustainable food the easy choice
Brussels/Madrid, 16th October 2025. – On World Food Day, the EU-funded Sustain-a-bite project is launching its first consumer campaign, Behind Every Bite, across Europe
3 Ways Circular Economy Boosts Sustainability in Food & Beverage Industry
The food and beverage sector (F&B), including processing, is responsible for approximately 15-20% of global GHG emissions[1]. In general, food processing involves converting raw materials (normally agricultural products) into consumer-ready products, requiring energy intensive processes, packaging, distribution and generating significant amounts of by-products, normally disposed and treated as waste. Around 100 million tonnes of food waste and residues are generated each year in the EU, with approximately 38% occurring at the processing stage[2]. The demand for food is expected to rise significantly by 2050 due to the growing global population, which is projected to reach approximately 9.7 billion people [...]
Top Tools to Ace Dissemination and Communication in EU Projects
Managing dissemination and communication in EU projects can feel like juggling a dozen things at once—social media, reports, events, stakeholder engagement—you name it. But the right tools can make it all way easier and way more efficient. Here’s a breakdown of must-have platforms to boost collaboration, save time, and maximize impact.Project Management & Teamwork Made Easy Trello keeps things organized with boards, lists, and cards. Think of it as your digital sticky notes but way smarter. Assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress effortlessly. Asana is your go-to for structured project planning. Perfect for big-picture tracking while ensuring no task [...]
Future on the Menu: The Alternative Protein Revolution
As the global population is expected to reach 9 to 10 billion by 2050, there is an urgent need for sustainable, nutritious, and healthy food options— especially protein. At the same time, our current food systems are major contributors to environmental problems like greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. In response to growing global demand for sustainable food, a wide range of innovative alternatives to traditional animal-based proteins are being developed—including insect-based, microbe-derived, cultured meat and seafood, and especially plant-based options, which currently lead the market. While these technologies vary in their level of maturity, plant-based proteins are currently leading the [...]
Using Storytelling to Communicate Complex Scientific Results
In today's fast-paced world, scientific discoveries shape much of our lives, but these advancements are often complex, full of weird terms, and difficult for non-experts to grasp. This is where the power of storytelling comes in. By translating complex scientific findings into relatable, engaging stories, European projects can make their research accessible to the public, capturing their attention and fostering a deeper understanding.Humans have a natural affinity for stories; they help us connect, remember, and understand abstract ideas by linking them to emotions and familiar experiences. When used in science communication, storytelling can help break down intricate data and theories [...]
Farming for a Sustainable Future: Low-Input vs. Organic Farming
In the face of climate change, soil degradation, and growing food security concerns, sustainable farming practices have become more crucial than ever. Consumers growing awareness demands for cleaner and healthier food, while farmers are looking for ways to reduce input costs without sacrificing yields. On the other hand, the European Union is encouraging sustainable agriculture through the introduction of new regulations and subsidies. Both low-input farming and organic farming are often proposed strategies to approach these challenges. However, while they share some similarities, they are not the same – and slight differences about specifications, regulations and requirements often lead [...]
Communicating for Funding: The Strategic Role of Communication in EU Projects
Effective communication in EU-funded projects is not just about spreading awareness—it plays a vital role in linking research and innovation to European policies and future funding opportunities. With increasing competition for EU funding, projects that communicate their impact effectively have an edge. Well-structured communication can increase stakeholder engagement significantly, influencing policy decisions and funding allocations. So, how can projects ensure their communication strategy aligns with EU priorities and attracts investment? Aligning with EU Policy Priorities EU-funded projects must align their communication efforts with major policy initiatives such as the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy, and the [...]
Innovarum Joins PEATLESS: A Promising Start for a Greener Growing Future
Peat has long been a cornerstone of horticulture, widely used for its ability to retain moisture and nutrients. However, its environmental cost is substantial. Peat extraction depletes fragile ecosystems, contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and undermines global climate goals. With sustainability at the heart of the European Green Deal, the need for eco-friendly alternatives is more urgent than ever.Enter PEATLESS — a groundbreaking EU-funded project aiming to reduce the use of peat in the cultivation of mushrooms, seedlings, and ornamental plants. Over the next three years, 12 partners from four European countries will collaborate to develop and validate bio-based, sustainable [...]
MainstreamBIO: finishing big with three onsite events!
The MainstreamBIO project will come to an end in August 2025, after three years of hard but rewarding work. In this period, Innovarum has organized several events, accounting to the intrinsic practical and rural aspects of the project. Here is a summary of our last two events, targeting awareness raising and matchmaking. Read till the end for a bonus: the first edition of the European Rural Circular Bioeconomy Conference, which included the final event of the project. Bioparks to attract population into rural areas Spanish rural areas face a continuous population decline: inhabitants, especially of younger ages, flee to [...]