Today, a 12-partner consortium led by Michelin officially launched the construction of Europe’s first industrial-scale production facility for the bio-based molecule 5-HMF in Roussillon, France.
The CBE JU states’ representatives group (SRG) has elected Ugnė Dirdaitė, Science and Innovation Advisor at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania, as its new Vice-Chair.
The 2025 World Food Day theme ‘Hand in hand for better foods and a better future’ calls for global collaboration to build food systems that are healthier, fairer and more sustainable.
CBE JU brought together national and regional stakeholders in Brussels on 10 October 2025 for a workshop dedicated to enhancing synergies with national and regional funding instruments.
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Winners of the EUCYS 2024 bioeconomy prize, Slovenian medical students Jaša Krevh and Julija Skrt travelled to Brussels to present their research on a green and low-cost method to extract antioxidants
Evita Mārtinsone, a young Latvian scientist, won the EUCYS 2025 bioeconomy prize for her work on sustainable and affordable ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection, using plant oils.
A new report published by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC), suggests that alternative protein can positively contribute to Europe’s climate, biodiversity and food security goals
CBE JU is proud to present the updated edition of our publication "A competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future", showcasing the latest milestones achieved over the past year, while also providing a broader view of the partnership’s progress over time.