HIGH PERFORMING ADVANCED MATERIAL PLATFORM FOR ACTIVE AND INTELLIGENT FOOD PACKAGING: CRONOGARD™

Descripción del proyecto

Una solución para combatir el desperdicio de alimentos y prolongar su vida útil

El desperdicio de alimentos es un problema acuciante, con cantidades alarmantes de productos frescos desechados a diario en toda la Unión Europea. El equipo del proyecto Cronogard, financiado con fondos europeos, pretende resolver este problema alargando la vida útil de los productos perecederos y reduciendo los residuos en la industria alimentaria. En concreto, se sacará al mercado un relleno activo orgánico-inorgánico con una estructura laminar capaz de unirse a moléculas esenciales como antimicrobianos, antioxidantes y antibacterianos. Aplicando este relleno mediante recubrimiento, moldeo por inyección o secado por pulverización, en el proyecto se pretende revolucionar las soluciones de envasado para cajas, bandejas, latas y películas. El mercado europeo de envases activos e inteligentes ofrece una lucrativa oportunidad para la tecnología patentada del proyecto.

Objetivo

Nice Filler (NF) is working to introduce on the market for food packaging solutions an innovative advanced material
technology platform (cronogard) based on an organic-inorganic active filler, edible and biocompatible, characterized by a
lamellar structure able to intercalate with ionic bonds active molecules (antimicrobial, antioxidant, antibacterial), capable of
maintain or improving the quality of food and to extend the food shelf life. Indeed, cronogard can be applied with different
techniques (coating, injection molding, spray dying) to all kind of food packaging solutions (boxes, trays, cans, films) thus
bringing 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 grow
from $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 patented
technology, aims at becoming a leader in the provision of the filler for all kind of packaging solutions, dealing with the most
relevant players to offer an extraordinarily performing packaging solution, to the benefit of the European food industry, which
is 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 significantly
through 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 facilities
and 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 consumption
habits.

Ámbito científico

Programa(s)

Tema(s)

SMEInst-02-2016-2017 - Accelerating the uptake of nanotechnologies advanced materials or advanced manufacturing and processing technologies by SMEs

Convocatoria de propuestas

H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017

Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria

Convocatoria de subcontratación

H2020-SMEINST-2-2016-2017

Régimen de financiación

SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2

Coordinador

NICE FILLER SRL

Aportación neta de la UEn

€ 1 103 368,00

Dirección

VIA LOGGIA DEI PISANI 25
80133 NAPOLI NA
Italia

Pyme

Sí

Región

Sud Campania Napoli

Tipo de actividad

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Enlaces

Contactar con la organización

Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE

Red de colaboración de HORIZON

Coste total

€ 1 576 240,00