ZEST project

Just one click away from exploring how 🍄 fungi fermentation supported by digital modeling could reshape the future of our planet by tackling today’s biggest sustainability challenges in the food industry. Want to stay updated? 👉 Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss a story from #ZESTproject: https://lnkd.in/dyTSiUvU 🔬 ZEST is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. Partners: Danish Technological Institute / CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía) / SensiMate / Food & Bio Cluster Denmark / Tate & Lyle / Quh-Lab Food Safety / Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry / Sinonin Biotech GmbH / VizLore LLC / Nordzucker AG / Leitat Technological Center / Bioreactors.net #HorizonEU #EUfunded #Sustainability #Innovation #bioeconomy #fungi

🌍🍽️ Alternative #proteins are shaping Europe’s food future A new report from the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) emphasises the importance of alternative proteins in achieving Europe’s climate, biodiversity and food security targets. Innovations such as plant-based proteins, fungi, algae, bacteria and insects are providing consumers with healthier and more sustainable choices. CBE JU-funded projects like MARMADE, Plenitude Project, ZEST project, PROTEUS CBE JU and others, demonstrate that alternative proteins can be produced at scale, showing how Europe can turn waste streams into valuable resources while cutting emissions and reliance on imports. 🤔 Do you see alternative proteins becoming part of your everyday diet?

🌍 The future of European research and innovation is being shaped this September in Brussels! On 16–17 September 2025, the European Research & Innovation Days return for their sixth edition at The Square, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders under the theme: “Together, towards a Research and Innovation Union.” For #ZESTproject, these days matter because they place sustainability, digitalisation, and industrial leadership at the centre of the EU agenda — the very challenges we are addressing by transforming agro-industrial waste into valuable resources through fungi fermentation supported by digital modelling. 🔬 From debates on AI in science to strategies for startups, scaleups, and life sciences, the discussions will help pave the way for projects like ours to thrive and generate real impact. 👉 Learn more, explore the programme, and register here: https://lnkd.in/dkxAedGm European Commission | EU Science, Research and Innovation #RiDaysEU 🔬 ZEST project is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. 👉 Partners: Danish Technological Institute (DTI) / CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía) / SensiMate / Food & Bio Cluster Denmark / Tate & Lyle / Quh-Lab Food Safety / Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry / Sinonin Biotech GmbH / VizLore LLC / Nordzucker AG / Bioreactors.net #HorizonEU #EUfunded #Sustainability #Innovation #biobased #fungi

🍄🟫 Exciting milestone for #ZEST! Last week, we held our first internal project review meeting, bringing together partners and representatives from Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), our funding programme, to share progress, align next steps, and strengthen our common vision. 🔬 A big thank you to all attendees for their commitment and contributions — the journey ahead looks very promising! Danish Technological Institute / CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía) / SensiMate / Food & Bio Cluster Denmark / Tate & Lyle / Quh-Lab Food Safety / Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry / Sinonin Biotech GmbH / VizLore LLC / Nordzucker AG / Projects Blog Leitat Leitat Technological Center / Bioreactors.net #EUfunded #bioeconomy #fungi Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC)

#ReasonsToJoinZEST 🌾 Agro-industrial producers play a vital role in building a more sustainable Europe. ♻️ If your activity generates side-streams or residues, you could turn them into value with the #ZESTproject. 📈 From opening new markets and increasing revenues to modernising production with AI—ZEST is here to help you innovate and grow. 🎥 Press play and discover why joining #ZEST makes sense for your business. 🔬 ZEST is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. Partners: Teknologisk Institut / CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía)  / Food & Bio Cluster Denmark  / Leitat Technological Center  / Tate & Lyle / Nordzucker AG / Sinonin Biotech GmbH / VizLore LLC / Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry / Bioreactors.net / Quh-Lab / SensiMate  #HorizonEU #EUfunded #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Agroindustry

🔍 Want to better understand what the #ZEST project is all about? This visual snapshot breaks it down in three key pillars: 🌍 THE MISSION: Meet the growing global demand for protein in a sustainable way. ⚙️ THE PLAN: Design an AI-driven, scale-flexible fermentation system for diverse protein products. 🍄 THE HERO: Fungi-based proteins—versatile, efficient, and ready to scale globally. ZEST is a 4-year EU-funded project working to transform agricultural waste into high-value proteins through fungi fermentation and digital modelling. 📲 Explore more at https://zest-project.eu 🌱 ZEST is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. 👉 Partners: Danish Technological Institute / CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía) / SensiMate / Food & Bio Cluster Denmark / Tate & Lyle / Quh-Lab Food Safety / Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry / Sinonin Biotech GmbH / VizLore LLC / Nordzucker AG / Leitat Technological Center / Bioreactors.net #HorizonEU #EUfunded #CircularBioeconomy

💡 Did you know what 'cascading' means in the context of #biomass utilization? In a cascading approach, various valuable components are sequentially extracted from biomass to maximize output and efficiency. This method ensures optimal use of resources, aligning with the principles of a #circularbioeconomy. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtjMyaMV 🌱 ZEST is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. 👉 Partners: Danish Technological Institute / CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía) / SensiMate / Food & Bio Cluster Denmark / Tate & Lyle / Quh-Lab Food Safety / Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry / Sinonin Biotech GmbH / VizLore LLC / Nordzucker AG / Leitat Technological Center / Bioreactors.net #HorizonEU #EUfunded #ZESTGlossary #Sustainability #Innovation

📬 Have you read our latest newsletter? In Newsletter #2, we bring you up to speed with the latest developments in the #ZESTproject: 🎥 A brand-new video showcasing our project's milestones. 🗣️ An interview with key consortium members. 📍 Highlights from our third General Assembly held in Riga. 👉 Click here: https://lnkd.in/g5MmxYrv 🌱 #ZEST is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and its members. 👉 Partners: Danish Technological Institute / CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía) / SensiMate / Food & Bio Cluster Denmark / Tate & Lyle / Quh-Lab Food Safety / Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry / Sinonin Biotech GmbH / VizLore LLC / Nordzucker AG / Leitat Technological Center / Bioreactors.net #HorizonEU #EUfunded #CircularBioeconomy #Sustainability #Innovation