Project description DEENESFRITPL Solution to combat food waste and extend shelf life Food waste is a pressing issue, with alarming amounts of fresh produce discarded daily across the EU. The EU-funded Cronogard project aims to address this problem by extending the shelf life of perishable goods and reducing waste in the food industry. Specifically, it will bring to market an organic-inorganic active filler with a lamellar structure capable of bonding with essential molecules like antimicrobials, antioxidants and antibacterials. By applying this filler via coating, injection molding or spray drying, the project aims to revolutionise packaging solutions for boxes, trays, cans and films. The European market for active and intelligent packaging provides a lucrative opportunity for the project’s patented technology. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Nice Filler (NF) is working to introduce on the market for food packaging solutions an innovative advanced materialtechnology platform (cronogard) based on an organic-inorganic active filler, edible and biocompatible, characterized by alamellar structure able to intercalate with ionic bonds active molecules (antimicrobial, antioxidant, antibacterial), capable ofmaintain or improving the quality of food and to extend the food shelf life. Indeed, cronogard can be applied with differenttechniques (coating, injection molding, spray dying) to all kind of food packaging solutions (boxes, trays, cans, films) thusbringing value to the entire value chain, from the packaging industry, to the food industry, to the large organized distribution,to the final consumer of fresh goods.The market for active and intelligent packaging is enormous and based on large volumes. In Europe it is expected to growfrom $17.28 billion in 2014 to $19.68 billion by the end of 2020 at a CAGR of 2.19%. NF, with its proprietary and patentedtechnology, aims at becoming a leader in the provision of the filler for all kind of packaging solutions, dealing with the mostrelevant players to offer an extraordinarily performing packaging solution, to the benefit of the European food industry, whichis traditionally rich of fresh, high-quality products (dairy, fruits, meat).Once the project activities will be completed and cronogard will enter the market, NF is expected to grow significantlythrough sales of the filler and to reach estimated revenues in the range of 40 M € in 2022, with an international reach, a 46%enticing EBITDA, and an ambitious hiring plan for over 20 qualified professionals. Through control of the production facilitiesand the related know-how, the company will retain a competitive edge and a leadership position in Europe and abroad,proudly concurring to the economic growth, but also the reduction of food waste in a world of changing food consumptionhabits. Fields of science agricultural sciencesanimal and dairy sciencedairyagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturefruit growingengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsmedical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutritionengineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesfood technologyfood packaging Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.1.2. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Nanotechnologies Main Programme H2020-EU.2.1.5. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Advanced manufacturing and processing H2020-EU.2.1.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Advanced materials H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument Topic(s) SMEInst-02-2016-2017 - Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs Call for proposal H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SMEINST-2-2016-2017 Funding Scheme SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2 Coordinator NICE FILLER SRL Net EU contribution € 1 103 368,00 Address VIA LOGGIA DEI PISANI 25 80133 NAPOLI NA Italy See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Sud Campania Napoli Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 1 576 240,00
