On July 15, 2025, the “AgriWaste Zero Circular Economy: Solutions for Waste Utilization” event took place, organized by AGROMARKETING and PROEXPORT with the collaboration of BIOVEGEN. The main objective of the meeting was to highlight the role of the circular economy as a key tool for resource utilization in the agri-food sector.
During the event, BIOVEGEN presented its activities and its partners, reiterating the most important technological trends shaping the agri-biotechnology sector.
Program
11:00 a.m. Welcome
11:10 a.m. From waste to resource: horticultural revaluation to reduce waste and environmental footprint
- Encarna Aguayo. UPCT
11:35 a.m. Active packaging can help reduce waste of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Antonio López. UPCT
12:00 p.m. BIOVEGEN as a catalyst for biosolutions for sustainable and efficient agriculture
- Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. BIOVEGEN
12:15 p.m. Presentation of the SIMBIOLIVA Operational Group: New biotechnological solutions for a circular economy of pomace
- Pablo Gutiérrez. Viveros El Ejidillo
12:30 p.m. Waste recovery through the extraction of bioactive natural extracts
- Juan Verdes. I-Grape
12:45 p.m. Closing of the event