The "AgriWaste Zero Circular Economy: Solutions for Waste Reuse" conference was held.

Last July 15, 2025 The conference "AgriWaste Zero Circular Economy: solutions for waste utilization" took place, organized by AGROMARKETING and PROEXPORT in collaboration with BIOVEGEN. The main objective of the meeting was to highlight the role of the circular economy as a key tool for leveraging resources in the agri-food sector.

During the event BIOVEGEN made a presentation about its activities and its partners, which also reiterated the most important technological trends that are shaping the agrobiotechnology sector.

Program

11:00 a.m. Welcome

11:10 a.m. From waste to resource: revaluing fruit and vegetables to reduce waste and the environmental footprint

• Encarna Aguayo. UPCT

11:35 a.m. Active packaging can help reduce waste of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Antonio López. UPCT

12:00 p.m. BIOVEGEN as a catalyst for biosolutions for sustainable and efficient agriculture

• Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. BIOVEGEN

12:15 p.m. Presentation of the SIMBIOLIVA Operational Group: New biotechnological solutions for a circular economy for alperujo

• Pablo Gutiérrez. El Ejidillo Nurseries

12:30 p.m. Waste recovery through the production of bioactive natural extracts

• Juan Verdes. I-Grape

12:45 p.m. Closing of the day