Innovation Production Systems
Through the VALPRO Path project partners from research and industry are collaborating to deliver a number of circular value-chain business models to demonstrate added value pathways for the plant protein sector in Europe. To facilitate this work a number of living lab like environments were established across 5 European member states, known as Innovation Production Systems (IPS). The
below section outlines each IPS and the business models being developed through them.
Realizing the potential of on-farm technology and processing
IPS 1 will introduce a ground-breaking concept: processing primary production directly at the farm level. The goal is to optimize supply chains and bring added value closer to the farm…
Varietal selection based on regional suitability and nutritional characterization
Choosing the right variety of crop is not an easy task, especially when you have to take into account locally adaptable varieties and nutritional benefits.
Agronomic practices that mitigate yield loss and create crop synergies
Field pea has long been recognized as a valuable source of protein for feed and food. It is the third most economically important grain legume after soybean and beans and the potential
IPS 4
Promoting new practices for farm-to shelf nutrient tracking and sustainability
ISP4 will apply a systems engineering approach to complete full supply chain nutrient tracking and environmental impact assessments during the process of product development
IPS 5
Demonstrating the value of building synergies with cross regional applications
IPS 5 will build cross-regional production models where best locations to grow crops are exploited in synergies across Europe, as well as innovative post-harvest technologies, storage, logistics and processing
Project Coordination:
Dr. Ewen Mullins
Head of Crop Science Department at Teagasc and VALPRO Path Project Coordinator
Oak Park, Carlow R93 XE12, Ireland
ewen.mullins@teagasc.ie
Project Communication:
Prof. Dr. Mladen Radišić
CEO, Foodscale Hub
foodscalehub.com
Narodnog fronta 73,
Novi Sad Serbia
mladen@foodscalehub.com
VALPRO Path project is co-funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding guarantee.