Food4Sustainability showcases innovative solutions for the agri-food sector at the National Agriculture Fair
From 6 to 14 June, Food4Sustainability took part in the National Agriculture Fair (FNA) in Santarém, reaffirming its commitment to promoting innovation and sustainability in the agri-food sector. Throughout the nine-day event, the organisation showcased several national and European projects, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, the presentation of results, and direct engagement with farmers, researchers, companies, policymakers, and other stakeholders across the sector.
During the fair, the projects LILAS4SOILS, Crop-Matching, TIC BioIN, BioMonitor4CAP, POMATO, BOOST, and AgriFood4Future were highlighted, addressing key topics shaping the future of agriculture, including soil health and regeneration, biodiversity, the bioeconomy, digital agriculture, and the resilience of food systems. Participation in the FNA provided an opportunity to raise awareness among visitors about the importance of research, innovation, and collaboration across the agri-food ecosystem, highlighting the role of science and technology in developing more sustainable production systems.
As part of this participation, the AmpliCentro project also took part in the fair on 12 June through a live cooking demonstration led by Chef Mário Rui Ramos. The initiative showcased the gastronomic potential of products grown using the circular Bioponics systems at AmpliAqua®, demonstrating how innovation can enhance sustainability, food quality, and local flavours.
The menu featured a selection of creative dishes, including Cold Pineapple Soup with Basil and Blueberry Gel, Tomato, Berry and Rocket Bruschetta, Chickpea Stew with Wild Mushrooms and Coriander, Beetroot and Basil Mousse Tartlets, and Goat's Milk Cheesecakes with Thyme and Pea Shoots. The aromatic herbs used throughout the recipes — basil, rocket, coriander, and thyme — were all produced at AmpliAqua®, showcasing the high quality, freshness, and versatility of products grown through this innovative sustainable production system.
Food4Sustainability's participation in the National Agriculture Fair once again highlighted the importance of accelerating the transition towards more sustainable, resilient food systems that are better prepared to address the current and future challenges facing agriculture.
