Achievements

Sugar beet is important to the EU economy, but prices for beet-derived sugar are falling. It is, therefore, vital to capitalise on all potential...

Up to 1 million species of microalgae are thought to exist, each containing many bioactive compounds with a variety of uses. However, this potential...

Europe’s bioeconomy is constantly growing and needs to attract new talent. The CBE JU-funded UrBIOfuture project has helped bridge the gap between the...

In the plastics sector, developing biodegradable bio-based plastics is vital for implementing a circular economy. The CBE JU-funded USABLE PACKAGING...

The CBE JU-funded SUSFERT project addresses the need to develop more sustainable fertilisers for European agriculture. It develops novel fertiliser...

The CBE JU-funded CAFIPLA project introduces a cost-effective and sustainable solution for the pre-treatment of diverse unused or underused organic...

The rapidly developing European bio-based sector has huge potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. To unlock this potential, education...

By-products from pulp mills contain organic compounds that have so far been largely unprocessed. The CBE JU-funded project is repurposing this...

Europe is seeking to use emissions and residues from winemaking for new products ranging from animal feed to antibiotic alternatives. In Palmela, a...

The CBE JU-funded GRETE project has revolutionised how textile fibres can be made from wood residues. The fashion industry has a sustainability...