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The project

AQUABIOPRO-FIT is an EU-funded project that will develop high-quality proteins and bioactives from European aquaculture, fisheries and agriculture side streams for applications in fitness, health and animal feed.

The four-year project aims to promote the efficient utilisation of these biomass side streams through the up-concentration of nutrients and functional compounds while, at the same time reducing, waste. Through lab and clinical testing, the ingredients will be assessed for applications in sports nutrition, mental health and physical well-being. AQUABIOPRO-FIT will address the challenges associated with taste, bioactivity, safety and consumer acceptance, to ensure that the products are of high quality and can be effectively brought to the market.

THE CHALLENGE

The Challenge is to promote efficient utilisation of European aquaculture, fisheries and agriculture side streams in animal feed and nutritional supplement products promoting fitness and health.

THE SCOPE

The Concept is to utilize the aquaculture and fisheries, side streams, test different processes for the production of marine ingredients naturally rich in proteins and bioactive compounds, and create nutritional 'nutritional supplements'.

THE INNOVATION

Innovation Set the basis for further development of new optimised value chains based on side streams from food or feed industry, agricultural activities or biorefineries.

THE IMPACT

• Creation of new cross-sector partnerships in bio-based economy cluster.
• Development of a new bio-based value chain grounded in aquaculture side streams.
• Strengthen Competitiveness & New Market Opportunities.
• Job Creation and increase of European exports.