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Our Institute in a large EU partnership for a sustainable food system

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS has joined a large EU partnership for the development of sustainable production, processing, distribution and consumption of food – Future FoodS. This only Polish entity in the international consortium will be responsible for creating a European network of so-called living labs, i.e. laboratories where new solutions for the agrifood industry will be developed and tested.

– Ensuring people’s food security is one of the key challenges around the world. In this context, it is important that actions for the production and consumption of healthy, nutritious and diverse food also translate into sustainable environmental, social and economic development. Therefore, the mission of our partnership is to integrate the work of European research centers and the food industry in order to create a healthy, environmentally friendly, socially safe, fair and economically viable food system in Europe, in the perspective of 2030 and beyond, emphasizes Mariusz Piskuła, director of the Institute.

87 institutions from all over the European Union participate in the Partnership for Sustainable Food Systems – Future FoodS. These are scientific entities, food producers, legislators, innovation support centers and organizations operating in the agri-food industry. The initiative is coordinated by the French National Research Agency (ANF).

The Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS is one of the most significant research centers in Poland focusing on scientific research in the field of food, e.g. its safety, health-promoting effect or food innovations.

As part of the partnership, the Polish representative, together with the large Belgian agri-food cluster Flanders’ Food, will co-manage the work to create an EU network of so-called living labs.

– Living labs are multi-stakeholder structures, open to innovation and local cooperation. Their main task is to test solutions in real conditions, with the participation of all interested parties. In our case, these are laboratories where new solutions in the field of food are developed and tested, e.g. with consumers as active agents. As part of the partnership, we will identify such places in Poland and other European Union countries, and then we will create an international network – explains Iwona Kieda, project manager at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research PAS.

The aim of the European Union is that in the future this network of living laboratories will form the backbone of an ecosystem of food systems.

The activities carried out under the described partnership focus on the issue of sustainable food systems. It is about such a system of food production and consumption, which in a fair and honest way will provide the society with safe and healthy food, taking care of low environmental impact.

The consortium will announce external calls for international projects open to entities from outside the partnership, which will promote research and innovation in such areas as:

ensuring food security;
reducing greenhouse gas emissions from food systems;
ensuring the availability of water, e.g. in the context of droughts affecting Europe;
preventing food waste;
appropriate business models for the food sector in the European Union, including i.a. environmentally friendly management;
ensuring diversity and inclusiveness in food systems.

The Partnership for Sustainable Food Systems is part of the global efforts of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.

Structures around skeletal muscle linked to insulin resistance

The early stage of insulin resistance development is associated with the structures surrounding the skeletal muscles – show scientists from the Department of Prophylaxis of Metabolic Diseases at IARFR PAS.

The results of their research may be a step towards the search for a new drug for diseases associated with insulin resistance, which would have a targeted effect.

Insulin resistance is the reduced sensitivity of tissues to insulin (a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels). Its development can lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and many other diseases.

The most important tissue related to the action of insulin are skeletal muscles, which are responsible for about 80-85% of insulin-dependent glucose uptake. These tissues, along with the structures surrounding them, were examined by scientists from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn (their review paper on this subject can be read here).

– Our research shows that the extracellular matrix of skeletal muscle may be important in the development of insulin resistance – it is a kind of mixture produced by cells filling the free spaces between them. It includes e.g. integrins, i.e. protein receptors that transmit information between the external environment and the inside of cells. We have shown that they can be involved in the modulation of insulin action even at the early stages of insulin resistance development – explains Róża Aleksandrowicz, technologist from the Department of Prophylaxis of Metabolic Diseases IARFR PAS.

The results of research conducted together with Prof. Marek Strączkowski and Dr. Magdalena Stefanowicz, have just been published in the „Endocrine Journal” .

As the researcher explains, the role of factors related to the extracellular matrix in the development of insulin resistance is still not fully understood.

– The obtained results are the basis for further research on the role of integrins, which can help in better understanding the pathogenesis of insulin resistance, and in the future can be used to search for new drugs targeted specifically at the action of these integrins – points out Róża Aleksandrowicz.

The potential of honey in prevention of civilization diseases

The potential of honey to prevent e.g. hypertension, obesity and neurological diseases will be examined by scientists from the Department of Chemistry and Biodynamics of Food at IARFR PAS, as part of a project financed by the National Center for Research and Development.

– Honey is rich in many ingredients with health-promoting properties, which has already been described in scientific publications. We will test the potential of honey in the prevention of civilization diseases. We will verify whether honeys – enriched with targeted additions of antioxidants of natural origin – have the potential to prevent i.a. hypertension, obesity or neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s – says Dr. Małgorzata Starowicz, head of the Department of Food Chemistry and Biodynamics of Food at IARFR PAS in Olsztyn.

Poland is the largest producer of honey in Europe, and its production is an important element of the national economy.

In the opinion of Dr. Małgorzata Starowicz, it is worth monitoring and improving analytical techniques for determining the level of bioactive compounds, i.e. those that can affect the proper functioning of our body, because high environmental pollution, the use of plant protection products or climate changes (e.g. droughts) negatively affect the amount of honey produced by bees and its quality.

– The most commonly consumed types of honey are multiflorous, linden and buckwheat. All honeys are healthy, but in our previous studies we showed that the latter – buckwheat honey – is the richest source of polyphenolic compounds among the basic types of honey and it shows the highest antioxidant activity – the scientist points out.

What to look for when buying honey?

– Consumers are often guided by the crystallization of honey, considering it a negative value, but it is a natural process. It is worth remembering that each honey is specific in this respect, e.g. acacia honey can remain liquid for several months, unlike rapeseed honey, which crystallizes very quickly, because the crystallization process begins after 1-2 weeks. In turn, heather honey crystallizes, taking the form of a „jelly” – says the researcher.

She also reminds that it is best to buy honey straight from the apiary or from local producers.

Let’s educate and inspire YOUNG PEOPLE about how food is made

„By educating the next generation about food, we can also engage them with the benefits and opportunities of working in our food industry. This is becoming increasingly important as many parts of the industry are experiencing a shortage of labour” – says Laura Elphick Ecosystem Manager for EIT Food and part of the EIT Food Educators programme on the pages of „Baking Europe’s” magazine.

The EIT Food Educators programme is inspiring children to learn about healthy and sustainable food production and consumption. Resources have been created for teachers to use in the classroom, including lesson plans.

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Buckwheat hull – once a pillow insert, now a valuable bread additive

Buckwheat husk is a waste product that housewives used to fill pillows and mattresses with. Today, it is also known to be a valuable source of dietary fibre and compounds with antioxidant properties. Dr. Małgorzata Wronkowska from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn convinces that it is worth adding it to bread.

– The novelty of our research is the use of ground buckwheat hulls in a retail bakery product. The bread we have proposed using buckwheat hulls is richer than the traditional bread with an increased proportion of dietary fibre and compounds with proven antioxidant properties – emphasises one of the authors of the study, Dr. Małgorzata Wronkowska, from the Department of Chemistry and Biodynamics of Food at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn.

The results of the study were described in a paper published in the journal „European Food Research and Technology” .

VALUABLE WASTE

Buckwheat is included in the group of so-called pseudo-cereals, which produce seeds similar to cereal grains. The seeds are then used to produce one of Poland’s most popular groats, as well as buckwheat flour. They are rich in nutrients including dietary fibre, high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals or compounds with antioxidant properties. In addition, they are gluten-free products.

During the production of buckwheat groats, the husk is separated from the seeds. For decades, this waste was used to fill mattresses and pillows, and is now also used as a substrate for biofuel production, among other things.

As Małgorzata Wronkowska points out, the husk is, indeed, a waste product, but an extremely valuable one.
– The husk of every seed is a reservoir of many valuable ingredients. By getting rid of it, we remove not only dietary fibre, but also many micro- and macroelements and vitamins. Therefore, it is recommended to eat processed cereals as little as possible – the scientist points out.

BREAD WITH HUSK

Scientists from Olsztyn decided to study whether and how buckwheat hulls could be used in food products and, in particular, in bread.

They developed a recipe for enriching the composition of traditional Balton bread and graham rolls with ground buckwheat hulls. These products were available for retail sale in Warmia and Masuria.

In vitro studies, which simulated the conditions of digestion occurring in the human body, confirmed that 3% buckwheat hull in bread can have a beneficial effect on the human body. – In the proposed digestion model, we showed that the components that are released from a solid food matrix, which in this case was a popular and generally available bakery product, are compounds that exhibit antioxidant activity. And thus they can be, after digestion, better absorbed by the body – the scientist points out.

In studies on the sensory evaluation of baked products containing buckwheat hulls, consumers and experts have pointed to a perceptible 'sandy’ quality in the texture of the bread. As the co-author of the study explains, this is due to the degree of hardness of the buckwheat hull, which can only be ground in suitable equipment; this is unlikely to be possible at home. – Recently, however, a ground buckwheat husk product has become available in the retail market, which consumers can use themselves, for example, as an addition to home-made bread – the researcher adds.

In future, the Olsztyn researchers would also like to find out whether and how buckwheat hulls can be used to produce other bakery products such as cakes or savoury snacks. – Since we already know that buckwheat hull is a very valuable raw material, why not use it to obtain other products as well – concludes Małgorzata Wronkowska.

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The recipe for the baked product described in the aforementioned publication was presented to bakeries cooperating with the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn during a project led by Professor Henryk Zieliński of the Department of Chemistry and Biodynamics of Food. In this project, scientists proposed enriching bakery products (bread and rolls) available for retail sale in the Warmia and Mazury region with various ingredients (such as buckwheat hulls or onions) that contain biologically active compounds with positive (tested and documented) effects on human health.

Title:

„Unravelling the Mechanism of Formation and the Functional Significance of the Novel, Glioblastoma-Specific Localization Pattern of HCMV Protein”.

Place of employment:

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research (IARFR)PAS, Department of Biology and Pathology of Human Reproduction Olsztyn, Poland.

Application:

Per e-mail to: a.andronowska@pan.olsztyn.pl

Deadline: 5 Sep 2023, 15:00 CET

Candidates need to apply to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences of the IAR&FR for details and necessary forms please see.

Starting Date: Oct 2023

Length of scholarship: 48 months

Project Description:

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a malignant brain tumor. The prognosis for GBM patients after extensive treatment is very poor – 5 year survival rate is less than 10%. Additionally, the etiology and pathogenesis of this disease are still not understood. High percentage of glioblastomas were found to be positive for human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), which was found to be associated with worse prognosis for the patients. Adjuvant anti-HCMV treatments have shown increase in survival rates for GBM patients, confirming influence of HCMV infection on the outcome of the disease. The HCMV gene products were shown to influence glioblastoma proliferation and angiogenesis, induce apoptosis-resistance and immune evasion, suggesting an oncomodulatory role of HCMV in this disease. One of the HCMV proteins found in high percentage of glioblastomas is immediate early protein 1 (IE1). We detected a novel localization pattern of IE1 on mitotic chromosomes in glioblastoma cells. In addition to the known “chromosome painting” pattern we observed chromosome-associated spots (CAS) of IE1. This localization pattern was not present in other cell types of neural origin or other cells that support HCMV replication or latency, which are two known characteristics of the glioblastoma cells we used. We did, however detect it in another glioblastoma cell line, suggesting that the CAS localization of IE1 might be specific to glioblastoma. The goal of this project is to study chromatin association of HCMV IE1 protein in glioblastoma cells. Project will combine methods of virology, cell and molecular biology. We would like to study the possible function of the novel IE1 localization pattern. We believe that unravelling the function of IE1 CAS localization will not only further our understanding of the role that HCMV plays in glioblastoma, but may aid in future development of new therapeutic approaches targeting viral persistence.

TYPE of NCN grant: OPUS24 – NZ6.

Description of the tasks:

Cloning of lentiviral vectors;
Generation and validation of stable cell lines;
Isolation of protein complexes;
Quantitative MS analysis and processing and filtering of MS data.

Successful candidate will also be responsible for data analysis, writing publications and presenting results at seminars and conferences.

Qualifications:

Masters in microbiology, biotechnology, biology or related discipline,
Solid knowledge of molecular and cell biology techniques is required,
Knowledge in the field of virology or microbiology and in vitro cultures is advantages,
Ability to communicate easily in English,
Ability to communicate well and work in a group.

Benefits:

a stimulating research environment with motivated and interdisciplinary team in an international environment,
an exciting project with cutting-edge technologies at the interface of basic research and translational medicine,
personal and professional development opportunities – supported by internal and external training,
the doctoral scholarship:PLN 4 200 gross.

Interested candidates are asked to provide the following documents:

Motivation letter;
CV including list of publications, conference presentations, technical expertise and awards;
MS degree certificate, PhD diploma or certificate of participation in studies at the moment;
Recommendation letter from at least two scientific mentors, confirming skills necessary for completing the project;
Documents confirming proficiency in foreign languages;
Other documents, that in the opinion of the candidate are important when considering him/her for the position;
Signed statement: I hereby authorize you to process my personal data included in my job application for the needs of the recruitment process in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act dated 29.08.1997 (uniform text: Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2002 No 101, item 926 with further amendments).

Please direct any questions regarding the project to the PI: Dr hab. Magdalena Weidner-Glunde, email: m.weidner-glunde@pan.olsztyn.pl.

In your CV, please include a consent clause for the processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

„I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents by the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, in order to carry out the recruitment process and publishing the full results of the competition on the Institute’s website.”

Information clause:

The administrator of personal data processed as part of the recruitment process is the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

Call for PhD student at the Department of Hormonal Action Mechanisms

Project titled: pt. „Effect of embryonic signals on methylome of the porcine endometrium as a novel mechanism contributing to pregnancy establishment” (NCN OPUS 24 project)

PhD. supervisor/PI project: Prof. Agnieszka Wacławik

Early pregnancy in mammals is a critical period with high mortality rate of embryos. Developing embryos signal their presence to the maternal organism by secretions of various factors and molecules which are recognized among others in uterine endometrium. Primary porcine embryonic signal is estradiol.

Aim of the project is to determine the complex changes in the porcine endometrial methylome during early pregnancy and these evoked by estradiol action and finding the answer whether these changes may affect the expression of particular genes. Because endometrium is a complex tissue, some changes could be characteristic only for specific type of cells. Thus, in our approach we are going to determine spatial and temporal profiles of porcine endometrial methylome during early pregnancy and in response to estradiol treatment in vitro and in vivo. To reach our goal we are going to use ex vivo approach together with advanced in vitro models and also innovative in vivo model in which the estradiol was administered locally into uterine lumen to mimic conceptus signaling. The next aim of proposed project is to determine the effect of DNA methylation on endometrial gene expression, endometrial secretory function, proliferation and migration of endometrial cells.

During the 4-year-long, fully funded scholarship PhD student will be expected to perform research, laboratory analysis, write scientific articles, present the results during the international scientific conferences and – consequently – defend her/his PhD thesis at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences. High-level mentoring, detailed research agenda as well as full financial support for the research planned will be ensured to PhD candidate. Appropriate training on epigenetics, transcriptomics, and molecular analysis will be provided with the use of high-end, modern research infrastructure.

Requirements for the candidate:

Master thesis accomplishment – life science degree (biology, biotechnology, animal husbandry) or other related to the discipline of animal science;
Knowledge in the field of reproductive biology and animal physiology;
Knowledge in basic molecular biology methods (e.g. Real-Time PCR, Western blot) and/or cell culture methods, microscopic techniques as well as in statistical analyses;
Availability and willingness for gathering of the animal material for experiments; ability to work with animals;
Good command of English enabling communication, independent manuscript preparation and presentation at international conferences;
High motivation for scientific work, good analytical and work organization skills, both individual and team work skills, and excellent accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to perform lab work, independently plan and execute experiments and willingness to constantly deepen your knowledge based on the literature in the field.

Highly appreciated:

Previous experience in using methods for studying epigenetic mechanisms,
Previous experience in performing experiments on reproductive tract tissues of domestic animals and/or culture of cell lines in vitro.

Conditions:

Position: PhD student at the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Agricultural Sciences,
PhD scholarship: 5000 PLN gross salary (~3800 PLN net salary) per month,
Maximum scholarship duration: 4 years,
Start of position: October 1st 2023 (beginning of the academic year 2023/2024 at the doctoral school),
Location:
Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn (Poland), Department of Hormonal Action Mechanisms,
Participation in international collaboration,
Work environment: scientific group focused on ambitious aims in supportive atmosphere.

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Required documents:

Scientific CV including information on: (1) education, (2) scientific records; publications, conference abstracts, etc..; (3) scientific achievements, such as awards, scholarships, workshop attendance and involvement in research projects (4) knowledge of methods and laboratory skills;
Motivation letter;
Master and Bachelor Thesis Certificates with information about final marks and study plan;
Recommendation letter by mentor/master’s thesis supervisor with confirmation of skills useful for scientific career;
The abstract of MSc thesis.
Other documents that, according to the rules of Doctoral School.

Applications should be sent to prof. Agnieszka Waclawik e-mail: a.waclawik@pan.olsztyn.pl until 3^rd Sept 2023. Contact and additional information: a.waclawik@pan.olsztyn.pl.

Only selected candidates will be invited for on-line interview.

In your CV, please include a consent clause for the processing of personal data in the recruitment process:

Information clause:

The administrator of personal data processed as part of the recruitment process is the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, 10-748 Olsztyn, ul. Tuwima 10, phone no. 89 523 46 86, e-mail: instytut@pan.olsztyn.pl.
Contact with the personal data protection officer is possible at the above-mentioned address.
The provided personal data will be processed in order to carry out the current recruitment process and kept until its completion on the basis of expressed consent (in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a) of the GDPR).
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing which was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
You have the right to access your personal data, request their rectification or removal. Submitting a request to delete data is tantamount to resignation from participation in the recruitment process. In addition, you have the right to request the restriction of processing in the cases specified in art. 18 GDPR.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office against the unlawful processing of his personal data. This authority will be competent to consider the complaint, provided that the right to file a complaint concerns only the lawfulness of the processing of personal data, and not the recruitment process.
Your data will not be profiled or made available to entities or third countries. The recipients of the data may be institutions authorized by law.
Providing your personal data is not obligatory, but it is a necessary condition to participate in the recruitment process.

Raspberries help protect the liver

Raspberries contain high levels of antioxidants, which help protect the human body against many diseases, including cancer. Research by Bartosz Fotschki, PhD, from the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, has shown that in order to boost the pro-health effect of antioxidants from raspberries, combining them with prebiotics is recommended.

– Appropriate stimulation of intestinal bacteria, through prebiotic supplementation, increases the efficiency of the breakdown of raspberry polyphenols into chemical compounds with greater pro-health potential, e.g. with a beneficial effect on fat metabolism in the liver – emphasises study author Bartosz Fotschki, PhD, from the Department of Biological Function of Food of the IARFR PAS in Olsztyn.

A FEW WORDS ABOUT RASPBERRIES

Raspberries are one of the most popular fruit. They owe their success not only to their sweet, juicy taste, but also to their well-known pro-health properties.

As Bartosz Fotschki reminds us, these fruits are a rich source of bioactive compounds with strong pro-health potential, e.g. characterised by a high content of antioxidants, mainly phenolic compounds, e.g. cyanidins, anthocyanins, elagotannins and phenolic acids. Antioxidants are natural substances that can help protect the human body against the development of many diet-related diseases.

– In addition to their strong antioxidant properties, the polyphenolic compounds found in raspberries also exhibit other beneficial biological activities, including regulating inflammation, lipid metabolism, bile acid synthesis in the liver and the activity of the microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract – indicates the scientist, who is involved in exploring the pro-health properties of biologically active compounds towards the prevention and alleviation of diet-induced metabolic disorders (e.g. obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).

BOOST THE EFFECT

The pro-health effects of raspberries can be further enhanced, which is why Bartosz Fotschki examined how to influence the gastrointestinal bacteria to do more intensive 'work’ in breaking down the polyphenols from raspberries.

In his research, the scientist relied on the combination of a raspberry polyphenol preparation with the prebiotic effect of fructooligosaccharides (these are fibre products that support the growth of probiotic bacteria, which are essential for proper intestinal function).

– The results of the study confirmed an enhancement in the efficiency of metabolising polyphenols to chemical compounds with greater pro-health potential. The mechanism of action of this mixture combines an increase in the number of bacteria showing the ability to metabolise polyphenols in the gastrointestinal tract with an increased concentration of metabolites that reach the liver and regulate mechanisms related to lipid metabolism, oxidative stress and inflammation – the scientist points out.

The results of the research have been published in one of the leading journals in the discipline of food technology and nutrition: Food Research International.

In other words – by combining the consumption of raspberries with a prebiotic supplement, we boost the pro-health effects of the fruit, and this has a beneficial effect on liver metabolism, among other things.

– Further human studies are still needed, but the combination of polyphenols found in various products (e.g. juice, mousse, freeze-dried) with fructooligosaccharides could be a valuable dietary supplement to support health prevention and could already appear in many products with pro-health potential – concludes Dr. Fotschki.

The study was carried out as part of the project 'Raspberry polyphenols and their metabolites as regulatory factors in the mechanisms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease’ (UMO-2018/31/D/NZ9/02196), funded by the National Science Centre.

InformPack during the innovative workshop „SHOP&COOK” in Olsztyn

The participants of the „SHOP&COOK” workshop, which took place on June 28, 2023 in the Auchan hypermarket in Olsztyn, had the unique opportunity to test their knowledge of food packaging and its recycling. The two-day event was organized in cooperation with the Food Bank as part of the #SUCCESS project co-founded by European Knowledge and Innovation Community EIT Food. The aim of the workshop was to encourage consumers to increase the amount of plant-derived products in their diet and to raise issues related to reducing food waste. During the meeting, it was highlighted that in order to become a conscious consumer, we should recognize symbols on food packaging and know how and where we can dispose of it. The participants to „RECYCLE HERO” quiz also had the opportunity to ask questions to food packaging experts.

More information on the Food Bank in Olsztyn website.

Our Institute’s scientists involved in three projects with funding awarded for science-business collaboration under the 1st NUTRITECH competition – Nutrition in light of the challenges of improving societal wellbeing and climate change.

The main objective of the NUTRITECH programme is to increase the availability of products and solutions for proper nutrition with a view to 2030 through the implementation of R&D results, taking into account the principles of sustainable development.

Support in developing the capacity to create and use solutions based on the results of scientific research in order to give a developmental impetus to the economy and for the benefit of society has been granted to three projects involving scientists from our Institute.

Development of innovative fruit and vegetable health-promoting products in the mousse category, enriched with bioactive ingredients with antioxidant and microbiome-supporting properties.

Partners: TYMBARK–MWS Sp. z o.o., Prolab Sp. z o.o. Sp. Komandytowa, IARFR PAS

Coordinator on behalf of the Institute: Lidia Markiewicz, Ph.D.

Funds awarded: PLN 4 816 729,48

Development of local honeys with enhanced functional properties, enriched with targeted additions of antioxidants of natural origin in the prevention of civilization diseases

Partners: Mazurskie Miody Bogdan Piasecki, IARFR PAS

Coordinator on behalf of the Institute: Małgorzata Starowicz, Ph.D.

Funds awarded: PLN 5 556 913,12

Development and implementation of innovative functional foods targeting the prevention of diet-related diseases

Partners: Laboratorium Galenowe Olsztyn Sp. z o. o., IARFR PAS

Coordinators on behalf of the Institute: Bartosz Fotschki, Ph.D., Wiesław Wiczkowski, Ph.D., D.Sc.

Funds awarded: PLN 2 900 617,66

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