What is Olivebiome?
The OLIVEBIOME project is an innovative initiative that seeks to develop sustainable biotechnological solutions for animal feed, mainly in the poultry and pork sectors, using agricultural by-products such as alperujo fiber (a by-product resulting from olive oil extraction) and other horticultural by-products like green asparagus and artichoke. These by-products, which are often considered waste, will be transformed through fermentation processes into functional ingredients (prebiotics and probiotics) that improve the intestinal health of animals and the quality of the meat produced.
The project will not only have a significant environmental and social impact, but it will also redirect the entire value chain towards sustainable resource management based on a circular economy model, achieving a substantial improvement in citizens’ quality of life through the sustainable consumption of healthier and safer agricultural and livestock products. Thus, the project is directly related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the objectives of the European Union’s Green Deal, particularly with the “farm to fork” strategy, focused on creating smart and efficient agri-food systems that provide healthy food to the population.
The OLIVEBIOME project is an innovative initiative that seeks to develop sustainable biotechnological solutions for animal feed, mainly in the poultry and pork sectors, using agricultural by-products such as alperujo fiber (a by-product resulting from olive oil extraction) and other horticultural by-products like green asparagus and artichoke. These by-products, which are often considered waste, will be transformed through fermentation processes into functional ingredients (prebiotics and probiotics) that improve the intestinal health of animals and the quality of the meat produced.
The project will not only have a significant environmental and social impact, but it will also redirect the entire value chain towards sustainable resource management based on a circular economy model, achieving a substantial improvement in citizens’ quality of life through the sustainable consumption of healthier and safer agricultural and livestock products. Thus, the project is directly related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the objectives of the European Union’s Green Deal, particularly with the “farm to fork” strategy, focused on creating smart and efficient agri-food systems that provide healthy food to the population.