OLIVEPACK project organised the “Beyond the Olive Tree: Exploring Innovation Across the Olive Value Chain” workshop at Zeytin Okulu in Karaburun, İzmir. Bringing together contributions from OLIVEPACK, 3D-STELLAR, OLIWA, OLI4FOOD projects, and Bornova Olive Research Institute, the event provided a platform to share research on olives, olive by-products, sustainable food systems, and innovative technologies, and to explore collaboration opportunities.
The programme also included an olive harvest experience and visits to the Klazomenai Ancient Olive Press and Köstem Olive Oil Museum, connecting contemporary research with the region’s olive heritage. The workshop followed OLIVEPACK project meeting on 24 September, during which partners reviewed progress, shared recent results, and discussed next steps.
On May 22, OLIVEPACK project successfully organized the “Sustainable Bio-Based Food Packaging” online workshop, bringing together PRIMA-funded projects working on innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for the food sector.
A sincere thank you to all speakers and participants from AgriBioPack, NOVISHPACK, MATE4MEAT, DurInnPack, A-BLOCK, EVOLVEPACK, BIOMEDPACK, and OLIVEPACK for their valuable contributions and engaging discussions.
The WP6 meeting of OLIVEPACK, funded by the PRIMA Program, was held online on March 9, 2026, bringing project partners together to review progress and discuss the next steps. During the meeting, partners discussed the ongoing activities of Work Package 6, focusing on the evaluation of the effects of bionanocomposite foams on the quality parameters of table olives, as well as the upcoming dissemination activities of the project.
The 12-month meeting of OLIVEPACK, funded by the PRIMA Partnership (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area), was successfully held on July 3, 2025, at Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center in Istanbul, Türkiye- the coordinating institution.
During the meeting, project partners presented an overview of the project’s progress, highlighting key achievements, upcoming milestones, and dissemination activities.
The first 6-month follow-up meeting of OLIVEPACK, funded by PRIMA Partnership, was successfully completed on November 25,2024.
During the meeting, Project Coordinator Dr. Hayriye Unal presented an overview of the project’s progress, showcasing key achievements and upcoming milestones. This was followed by a presentation by Prof. Mohamed Bouaziz, who shared insights into the planned activities under WP1 and provided a detailed update on future plans.
On November 21, Prof. Mohamed Bouaziz from the University of Sfax, Tunisia, visited Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Türkiye, as part of the OLIVEPACK project.
The visit facilitated discussions on WP1, focusing on extracting natural antimicrobial agents from table olive wastewater using innovative valorization techniques. This meeting reinforced collaboration toward advancing sustainable solutions for table olive preservation.
OLIVEPACK was showcased by its coordinator, Dr. Hayriye Unal, during the PRIMA Project Day 2024 held in Barcelona on October 22-23. The project’s vision and goal to develop innovative packaging for low-sodium, preservative-free, naturally fermented table olives were presented during a pitching session. The event provided a platform for collaboration and synergy among members of the PRIMA community, fostering connections for future impactful partnerships in sustainable and healthier food packaging.
The kick-off meeting of OLIVEPACK, funded by the PRIMA Partnership (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area), was successfully held on May 21, 2024. This project aims to develop innovative packaging solutions to extend the shelf life of low-sodium, preservative-free, naturally fermented table olives. With the collective expertise and commitment of our partners, significant advancements in food packaging are anticipated.
