The processing of the acorn
Throughout history, the acorn has been an underestimated natural resource, despite its high nutritional value and health benefits, making it a promising alternative to common ingredients in human nutrition. Landratech...
Acorn production in Portugal – current figures
In Portugal, acorns are produced by different Quercus species, including the cork oak (Quercus suber), holm oak (Quercus rotundifolia), and various species of oak trees, such as pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), Pyrene...
Montado
The Montado is a unique and sustainable agroforestry ecosystem of the Iberian Peninsula. Its origins date back to the Neolithic period, when the first agricultural communities began modifying the landscape to create p...
Raiana Fair Promotes Sustainable Food with In-Salads and MEDEAT\_BB
On the 31st of July, the Raiana Fair hosted an inspiring awareness activity in collaboration with the In-Salads and MEDEAT\_BB projects, dedicated to promoting sustainable food and enhancing the Mediterranean diet. Th...
OakFood at AGROVOUGA - Aveiro
The OakFood project was present with its Roll Up and the distribution of a flyer at the AGROVOUGA agricultural fair, which took place between 15th and 24th November 2024. AGROVOUGA, held at the Aveiro Fair and Exhibit...
History and Tradition of the Acorn
The acorn, the fruit of trees such as oaks, holm oaks, and cork oaks, has a long and rich history, deeply rooted in tradition, particularly in Portugal. Since ancient times, this fruit was a vital food source for preh...
The OakFood Project
Portugal is an exceptional producer of acorns due to its extensive Montado, with Quercus genus trees estimated to represent about 36% of the entire national forest area. Despite the historical record of acorn consumpt...
A Throwback to Summer: Food4Sustainability Promotes Ecological Innovation at the Feira Raiana
During this year's Raiana Fair, Food4Sustainability (F4S) showcased a series of dynamic events to promote sustainable practices in the agri-food sector. Held under the theme "One Health, One Planet," the fair pro...
Cultivating Tradition, Protecting the Future: Flavors of Beira Baixa
Gastronomic Innovation and Food Sustainability Shine at the Raiana Fair in Idanha-a-Nova From July 26th to August 4th, the Raiana Fair in Idanha-a-Nova showcased various innovative gastronomic experiences, highlightin...
2nd Workshop "Figs for the Future: maximizing orchard yield to market"
The second workshop "Figs for the Future: Maximizing Orchard Yield to Market" took place on July 19th in Torres Novas, as part of the project InovFarmer.MED . This event, organized in partnership by Food4Sustainabilit...
Discover the Secrets of Soil at the 2nd Edition of the EIT Food RIS Inspire HealthySoil4Life Summer School
Following the success of the previous edition, we are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of the EIT Food RIS Inspire - HealthySoil4Life Summer School ! This program is designed to cultivate entrepreneurial skills an...
Conference on Balanced and Sustainable Nutrition: A Success in Tomar!
On May 17th, the Municipal Library of Tomar hosted the Conference on Balanced and Sustainable Nutrition, an event held as part of the National Meeting for Balanced and Sustainable Nutrition, an initiative driven by th...
The HealthySoil4Life Summer School is Back! Get Ready for a Cocktail of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Soil Health and Food
The RIS Inspire - HealthySoil4Life, an initiative co-sponsored by EIT Food focusing on soil health and food innovation, is returning with applications open until June 15, 2024 . This program explores entrepreneurship...
RNAES Project | Over 22 projects working together for Balanced and Sustainable Nutrition!
On May 17th, the National Meeting for Balanced and Sustainable Nutrition begins. The consortium of the National Network for Balanced and Sustainable Nutrition (RNAES) is organizing the National Meeting for Balanced an...
Aquaponics
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants in water, without soil) into an integrated system. In this system, the waste produced by the...
In-Salads - Promoting inclusion through the creation of salads
Promoting inclusion and the transfer of knowledge and intercultural traditions through the creation of salads Food4Sustainability is a partner in the In-Salads project, an Erasmus+ project whose main aim is to promote...