Olive3P Aims To Transform Conventional Olive Oil Production Into An Integrated, Innovative, And Sustainable Food System. By Treating Solid By-Products And Olivemill Effluents While Recovering Novel Products Like Activated Carbon, Edible Yeast, And Biocontrol Agents Containing Polyphenols, We’re Striving For A Sustainable, More Efficient Olive Industry. Following The Project’s Launch In May 2022, This Article Describes The Activities And Outputs Generated By The Project Partners From 3 Universities, 1 Research Institute And 1 Industry.
2nd YEAR RESULTS
In the second year of our project, our research teams at UCA (Morocco) and GDAR-ORI (Turkey) have made remarkable strides in capturing polyphenols using biochar and activated carbon produced from olive solid wastes. Through rigorous experimentation and analysis, we have discovered that our prepared biochar and activated carbon demonstrate impressive capture rates of polyphenols, with biochar capturing 74% and activated carbon capturing an outstanding 83%. These results underscore the effectiveness of our developed techniques in converting wastes into efficient adsorbants.
ESSAIA (Algeria) has achieved a significant milestone by identifying the optimal culture media composition and conditions for producing maximum yeast biomass enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidant carotenoids. This breakthrough enhances the optimal conversion of olive mill waste and cheese whey into added-value product with promissing nutritive quality.With refined parameters, we are now poised to transition to the scale-up phase at DÜZEN in Turkey, marking a crucial step forward in our project.
Further, ESSAIA‘s (Algeria) groundbreaking in vitro findings on potent polyphenols present in olive mill effluent have paved the way for biocontrol strategies against the Verticillium fungus, a major threat to olive trees. Leveraging these discoveries, GDAR-ORI (Turkey) has initiated in vivo testing of biocontrol agents on the Manzanilla Gemlik variety, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and safeguarding olive tree health.
UCA‘s (Morocco) recent research focuses on evaluating the toxicity of biochar-treated olive mill wastewater on the germination of lettuce and radish seeds. This study sheds light on the potential effects of agricultural waste products on crop development, emphasizing the importance of sustainable waste management practices in agriculture. The findings from this research will contribute valuable insights to environmental conservation and agricultural sustainability efforts.
Imene Chentir - Project Coordinator (ESSAIA):
Imene Chentir leads our project with her passion for food systems, she guides our efforts to innovate and implement sustainable practices within the olive industry. Her vision and dedication inspire our team to push boundaries and make a positive impact on the intersection of food, agriculture, and sustainability.
Mathieu Brulé - Project Technical Manager (USMS):
As the Project Technical Manager, Mathieu Brulé brings a wealth of technical expertise to the Olive3P project. His role involves overseeing the technical aspects of our initiatives, ensuring that our research and innovations align with our objectives. Mathieu’s attention to detail and problem-solving skills are invaluable assets to our team.
Fouzi Tabet - Innovation Manager (USMS):
Fouzi Tabet serves as our Innovation Manager, playing a pivotal role in exploring and implementing cutting-edge solutions within our project. His innovative thinking drive our efforts to continuously improve the evolving landscape of the olive industry.
Our Partners
The consortium is an international and multi-institutional collaboration between 3 universities, 1 reseach institute and 1 R&D compagny
- Ecole Supérieure des Sciences de l’Aliment et des Industries Agroalimentaires, Algeria (ESSAIA)
- Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco (UCA)
- University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco (USMS)
- DÜZEN Biological Sciences R&S and Production INC. (DÜZEN)
- Olive Research Institute, Izmir, Turkey (GDAR-ORI)
Olive3P in Picture
Olive3P 2nd meeting has been held on November 21st and 23nd 2023, in Morocco at USMS (Khenifra), USMS (Beni Mellal) and UCA (Marrakech). During the 2nd meeting, partners discussed key project progress and strategies to continue implementation and collaboration framework with the invited experts.
Olive3P Kick-Off meeting November 21st in Morocco at USMS (Khénifra) (Day 1). With representatives from: ESSAIA (online), UCA, USMS, GDAR-ORI and DÜZEN.
Olive3P 2nd meeting November 23th 2023 in Morocco at UCA (Marrakech) (Day 3). With representatives from: ESSAIA (Online), UCA, USMS, GDAR-ORI and DÜZEN
In addition, during the 2nd project meeting in Morocco, a visit to UM6P in Ben Guerir, near Marrakesh, was organized, fostering networking opportunities for Olive3P with FOSC-MedAgriFood and the Erasmus+ project AgriENGAGE;
Networking of Olive3P with FOSC-MedAgriFood Resilience (UM6P) and Erasmus+ project AgriENGAGE (UM6P)
Contact Us and Collaborate With Us
At Olive3P, we believe in the power of collaboration and shared expertise. We invite you to be a part of our journey toward a more sustainable olive industry.
Coordination Team
Chentir Imene (Project Coordinator):
Chentir.imene@hotmail.com
Mathieu Brulé (Project Technical Manager):
mathieubrule82@gmail.com
Fouzi Tabet (Innovation Manager) :
fouzi.tabet@gmail.com