Spanish SME is looking for reusing apple processing waste

Short summary A Spanish SME is looking for reusing apple waste to boost its recovery and revalorization, thus fostering the circular economy in the region. They are looking for partners who can revalue this type of waste.

Full description This Spanish company is a SME located in Castilla y León. They are manufacturer of healthy and wholesome drinks derived from apples such as cider, apples juices and nutritional complements. The main objective of the company is to develop beverages and foods linked to the concept of healthy longevity, with the apple being the center of all its products. The company has an advanced technological base and works with expert laboratories in the field of development and production of nutritional supplements. Due to the large amount of waste, more than 500kg per year, that originates in the manufacturing process of the beverages and the defective or poor condition apples that cannot be used in the manufacturing process, the company is looking for a technological solution that takes advantage of this waste. Therefore the company is interested in contacting with knowledge and equipment for apple waste recovery and valorization in new by-products with it.

Technical Specification or Expertise Sought The company Is looking for a solution to reusing apple processing wastes. The company is open for all kinds of ideas. Technology Readiness Level: TRL 6-8. The request technology or solution comprises a sustainable approach that takes into account the circular economy and seeks: Reduce the current apple peel waste generated by the company. To find new products from the waste To promote the company's brand as a sustainable brand. The company would need equipment/technology to process more than 500 kg per year of apple waste. It would also need to know the cost of the equipment in order to assess the amortisation of the future investment.
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