NEWFEED Project Hosts Informative Meeting with Hellenic Fruit Juice Industry on Case Study 2
In the frame of the ongoing efforts of the European project NEWFEED, an informative online meeting was held in collaboration with Aspis Hellenic Juice Industries, a company that offers a wide range of fruit juices and purées, natural aromas and oils, fruit preparations, and canned products. Dedicated to delivering superior quality and healthy options, Aspis supports numerous private label brands for well-known and trusted retailers
Aspis Hellenic Juice Industries integrates sustainability into everything it does, aiming to meet the needs of tomorrow and contribute to a healthier way of life.
This event aimed to present the latest outcomes in sustainable feed alternatives and circular economy strategies within the dairy and feed industry.
Objective of the Meeting
The primary goal of the session was to introduce NEWFEED project, conclude in June 2025, to Greek stakeholders. Since its launch, the project has concentrated on developing and promoting alternative animal feeds by converting food industry by-products into high-value secondary ingredients, all within a circular economy framework.
Presentation of Case Study 2: Valorization of Juice Industry By-Products
Key point of the meeting was the presentation of Case Study 2, which was conducted in Greece. This case study explored the utilization of orange peels—a by-product of the juice production industry—to develop enhanced feed ingredients for ruminants, specifically sheep.
Key Presentations & Discussions
The meeting featured a series of insightful presentations, followed by a dynamic discussion between project partners and industry representatives:
- Introduction & General Information on NEWFEED
Speaker: Eirini Xaxiri, Project Manager, SEVT - Valorization of Orange Peels: Composition, Process Optimization & Pilot Unit Development
Speaker: Sofia Mai, National Technical University of Athens - Ruminant Feeding Strategy Using Orange Peel-Based Ingredients
Speaker: Maria-Anastasia Karatzia, Institute of Animal Science, ELGO-DIMITRA - Quality Control of Yogurt: Chemical Composition, Physicochemical Properties & Sensory Analysis
Speaker: Eleni Kasapidou, University of Western Macedonia
Impact & Future Collaboration
The event generated productive discussions around the practical applications of alternative feed solutions, highlighting their economic and environmental advantages. Industry stakeholders showed strong interest in advancing innovative feed production methods, reinforcing the bridge between research and real-world industry needs.
Driven by mutual focus on sustainability, circular economy, and agri-food innovation, the meeting reflected meaningful progress in implementing NEWFEED’s goals within the Mediterranean’s livestock and feed landscape.
