Will algae be an essential resource in tomorrow's food production to feed 10 billion human beings ? In the face of limited arable land, the ocean, which accounts for 70% of our planet's surface, is emerging as an essential environment. Focus on this "superfood" destined to revolutionize our plates. Algae as food worldwide…
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With the realization that our resources are not inexhaustible, the notion of sustainable development has become increasingly familiar, and it's up to those who can boast of contributing to the protection of the planet. And so, little by little, we have moved from the notion of waste disposal to that of waste management, and finally…
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For several years now, the spider crab has been invading the Normandy and Brittany coasts, predating on bouchot mussels. To such an extent that several counter-measures are being tested. At the same time, the recovery of numerous interesting compounds from this decapod enables the creation of high value-added products for different markets, and could be…
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Upcyclink and Le Garrec SAS have launched the SOBRE project (Solution lOcale de valorisation de Biomasses pour Renforcer l'Economie circulaire), an industrial demonstrator project for the in situ recovery of by-products from the agri-food industry in general and the seafood industry in particular, supported by the Brittany region. The origins of the project:…
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The El Niño weather phenomenon is officially back, as confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) last July. El Niño appears every two to seven years for a period of 9 to 12 months, disrupting the agricultural and fishing sectors. Zoom in on this phenomenon and its impact on the blue economy. What…
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You've heard of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, better known by its acronym EMFAF, and you don't really know what this funding tool covers, or if it's right for you? Published on July 13, 2021 in the E.U. Official Journal for the period 2021-2027, EMFAF provides support for the development of innovative projects…
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Is the cost of external processing of your by-products getting higher and higher? Are you looking for better economic opportunities? Let's take a look at how on-site by-product recovery can create value for your company. The real cost of waste First of all, are you sure you know the total cost of…
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How do you add value to fish roes that are unusable as they are ? This is one of the recent projects that has been entrusted to Upcyclink. The challenge of adding value to unusable biomass LVxxx (name confidential), is a professional supplier of fish and seafood, located in Latvia. Its product range includes:…
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The company, located between Morbihan and Finistère, works with the food industry to “upcycle” fishing-related waste. Show more articles
Upcyclink wants to make formal its Corporate Social Responsibility policy. What’s CSR ? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the voluntary integration of social and environmental issues into the economic activity of the company and its relations with its stakeholders. CSR creates a balance between the 3 economic, social and environmental pillars. It is the application…
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