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Sustainable

valorisation of olive

leaf biomass through

OLEAF4VALUE

OLEAF4VALUE aims to harness the potential of
olive leaf biomass through a Smart Dynamic Mul-
ti-Valorisation-Route Biorefinery, addressing the
global underutilisation of about 4.5 million tons
of olive leaves annually. These leaves have valu-
able compounds like polyphenols, triterpenoids,
and essential oils. The project sets up a sustaina-
ble supply chain to extract these compounds, re-
solving disposal issues and enhancing economic
viability.

MORE THAN A PROJECT

OLEAF4VALUE is a movement fostering a com- Oleícola El Tejar are the cornerstones in this en-
munity of learners and innovators. By hosting deavour. The development of a ‘dynamic process-
biomass valorisation workshops, it is sowing ing’ extraction method is a part of the blueprint
seeds of knowledge and partnership in the fertile to enhance the valorisation of olive leaf biomass,
grounds of the bioeconomy realm. The acknowl- unlocking new dimensions of its potential.
edgment received in the #CBEimpact photo com-
petition in 2023 is a testament to its growing
multidisciplinary influence, and recognition in the
community.
Aiming high, the project sets its sights on pro-
moting olive leaf utilisation from a mere 0.2%
to an ambitious 15%. Key alliances like that with

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