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The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV and the Fraunhofer Project Center for Innovations in Food and Bioresources at ITAL coordinate a project that will study applications for marine macroalgae, which will be carried out in partnership with the Botanical Institute of USP. The SeaFeed project was approved by the German International Bioeconomics program and it will last three years

The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV and AGROPOLO Campinas-Brazil signed a memorandum of agreement at the end of last year. The MOU aims to promote, develop and facilitate cooperation between participants from Brazil and Germany in the areas of common interest for science, technology and innovation, especially R & D for sustainable development.

The ANUTEC BRAZIL is one of the most important trade fairs for the Brazilian food industry. As its organizer Koelnmesse held a discussion forum on August 4th 2016 on the topic of Sustainability and the future of the meat industry

Salt (sodium chloride) is an essential nutrient, but one that is often present in surprising quantities in industrially processed foods. Consuming too much sodium puts strain on the heart, stomach and kidneys. Fraunhofer researchers show how seaweed, which has a naturally salty taste, has the potential to replace salt.