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THE STORY ACHIEVEMENTS
OLEAF4VALUE is a narrative of exploration, in- The OLEAF4VALUE project, in collaboration with
novation, and collaboration, emboldening the Mowi Feed, embarked on a groundbreaking
stakeholders to look beyond the horizon and en- salmon trial at the Institute of Marine Research
visage a future where the olive leaf is more than (IMR). The venture explored the use of olive leaves
just a byproduct but a vessel of untapped po- in aquaculture, with innovative use of olive leaf
tential. biomass for bolstering animal health. This en-
deavour is not just a stride towards healthier aq-
uaculture but also a leap towards environmental
stewardship. The essence of the research at IMR
is to strengthen the disease resilience of salmon
OBJECTIVES using olive leaf extracts.
Mibelle Biochemistry has also joined hands with
The objectives of OLEAF4VALUE are as diverse the project, diving into the commercial potential
as they are ambitious: from diving into the nit- of precious bioactive compounds in olive leaves.
ty-gritty of olive cultivation and optimising logis- The spotlight is on liposomal formulations, which
tic costs to pioneering in developing a Real Time promise an efficient delivery of bioactive com-
Suitability Index Sensor. The project is a crucible pounds. This partnership is a reflection of the
of innovation, with 24 bio-based products al- project’s commercial foresight, aiming to bridge
ready birthed, 16 of which are novel entrants in the gap between research and marketable solu-
the market. The validation of six new value chains tions.
via a biorefinery cascade approach, showcasing
the benefits of bio-based products, and ensuring
consumer safety and sustainability are the mile-
stones already achieved. The roadmap is clear;
it is about maximising impact by identifying new DEVELOPMENT PERIOD:
market vistas, sustainable value chains, and July 2021–June 2024
sowing seeds of engagement among stakehold-
ers for commercialisation agendas. TARGET AUDIENCE:
Olive oil industry stakeholders, agriculture, and
diverse sect ors like nutraceuticals, cosmetics,
and pharmaceuticals.
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