NEWFEED Hosts Informative Meeting with Greek Dairy & Feed Industry on Case Study 2
As part of the ongoing efforts of the European project NEWFEED, an informative online meeting was recently held with Mr. Nestoratos from the company EUROTROFES, a subsidiary of the Greek dairy company DELTA, along with the team from DELTA’s milk production zone. This event aimed to present the latest developments 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. Throughout its implementation, the project has focused on the development and adoption of alternative animal feeds by transforming food industry by-products into high-value secondary feed ingredients using a circular economy approach.
Presentation of Case Study 2: Valorization of Juice Industry By-Products
One of the key highlights 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 components 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 fostered valuable discussions on the potential applications of alternative feed solutions and their economic and environmental benefits. Industry stakeholders expressed a keen interest in further exploring innovative feed production methods, strengthening the bridge between research and real-world industry needs.
With the commitment to sustainability, circular economy, and agri-food innovation, this meeting marks a crucial step towards the successful implementation of NEWFEED’s objectives in the Mediterranean dairy and feed industry.
