Descrizione del progetto
Una soluzione per combattere gli sprechi alimentari e prolungare la durata di conservazione
Gli sprechi alimentari sono un problema urgente, viste le quantità allarmanti di prodotti freschi che ogni giorno vengono gettati via in tutta l’Unione. Il progetto Cronogard, finanziato dall’UE, intende risolvere questo problema prolungando la durata di conservazione dei prodotti deperibili e riducendo gli sprechi nel settore alimentare. In particolare, porterà sul mercato un riempitivo attivo organico-inorganico con una struttura lamellare in grado di legarsi a molecole essenziali come antimicrobici, antiossidanti e antibatterici. Applicando questo riempitivo tramite rivestimento, stampaggio a iniezione o essiccazione a spruzzo, il progetto mira a rivoluzionare le soluzioni di imballaggio per scatole, vassoi, lattine e pellicole. Il mercato europeo degli imballaggi attivi e intelligenti rappresenta un’opportunità redditizia per la tecnologia brevettata dal progetto.
Obiettivo
Nice Filler (NF) is working to introduce on the market for food packaging solutions an innovative advanced material
technology platform (cronogard) based on an organic-inorganic active filler, edible and biocompatible, characterized by a
lamellar structure able to intercalate with ionic bonds active molecules (antimicrobial, antioxidant, antibacterial), capable of
maintain or improving the quality of food and to extend the food shelf life. Indeed, cronogard can be applied with different
techniques (coating, injection molding, spray dying) to all kind of food packaging solutions (boxes, trays, cans, films) thus
bringing value to the entire value chain, from the packaging industry, to the food industry, to the large organized distribution,
to the final consumer of fresh goods.
The market for active and intelligent packaging is enormous and based on large volumes. In Europe it is expected to grow
from $17.28 billion in 2014 to $19.68 billion by the end of 2020 at a CAGR of 2.19%. NF, with its proprietary and patented
technology, aims at becoming a leader in the provision of the filler for all kind of packaging solutions, dealing with the most
relevant players to offer an extraordinarily performing packaging solution, to the benefit of the European food industry, which
is traditionally rich of fresh, high-quality products (dairy, fruits, meat).
Once the project activities will be completed and cronogard will enter the market, NF is expected to grow significantly
through sales of the filler and to reach estimated revenues in the range of 40 M € in 2022, with an international reach, a 46%
enticing EBITDA, and an ambitious hiring plan for over 20 qualified professionals. Through control of the production facilities
and the related know-how, the company will retain a competitive edge and a leadership position in Europe and abroad,
proudly concurring to the economic growth, but also the reduction of food waste in a world of changing food consumption
habits.
Campo scientifico
- agricultural sciencesanimal and dairy sciencedairy
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturefruit growing
- engineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and films
- medical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutrition
- engineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesfood technologyfood packaging
Programma(i)
- H2020-EU.2.1.2. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Nanotechnologies Main Programme
- H2020-EU.2.1.5. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Advanced manufacturing and processing
- H2020-EU.2.1.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Advanced materials
- H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
Invito a presentare proposte
Vedi altri progetti per questo bandoBando secondario
H2020-SMEINST-2-2016-2017
Meccanismo di finanziamento
SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2Coordinatore
80133 NAPOLI NA
Italia
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