AINIA News

Inma Gonzalvo / 09 July 2025

Functional Foods Example: Key Benefits, Types and Controlled Release Solutions

In recent years, interest in functional foods has surged, and it’s no coincidence. These foods not only nourish the body but also offer additional health benefits, helping to improve overall wellbeing. But what exactly makes functional foods so special? In this article, we’ll explain what they are, functional foods examples and their key benefits, and…

Read more
Ana Valera / 09 July 2025

Circular Economy: Sustainable Cosmetic Products and Packaging

At the forefront of innovation in sustainable cosmetic products, we  developed a study focused on the microencapsulation of polyphenols extracted from olive pomace, a by-product of olive oil production. Published in the scientific journal Cosmetics, this research demonstrates how microencapsulation improves the stability and efficacy of polyphenols in cosmetic applications, supporting both sustainability and innovation…

Read more
Miguel García / 08 July 2025

Discover the main food applications of supercritical fluids

Given the inherent advantages of this technology, it’s evident to see the high potential of supercritical fluids in the food sector. Among its applications for the industry are extractive processes, fractionation processes, or processes for the removal of unwanted compounds (dearomatization and decontamination). Below, we summarise the most significant ones. Advantages associated with supercritical carbon…

Read more

Subscribe to our newsletter

Keep up-to-date with the latest news about innovation and new technologies

Sign up
Jorge García Ivars / 08 July 2025

Advancing the Circular Economy Action Plan: The 5 Essential Phases of the Universal Recovery Process for High-Value Compounds

The growing need to adopt sustainable strategies that embrace the principles of the circular economy and zero waste is becoming increasingly important in a society demanding a new economic model. Now is the ideal time to take a significant step forward. In this article, we explore the sustainable strategy known as the “5 Phases of…

Read more
Paloma Juárez / 07 July 2025

Biofactories: Sustainable Production of Biological Molecules for Industrial Applications

The dependence on fossil-based resources and the large volumes of raw materials required to obtain high-value ingredients for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries make it essential to seek more sustainable alternatives. Industrial biotechnology is emerging as one of the key solutions, offering both sustainability and production efficiency. Within this field, biofactories are attracting increasing…

Read more
Lidia Tomás / 07 July 2025

Scientific Advances to Improve the Quality, Functionality, and Acceptance of Alternative Proteins

How can we develop healthier, more sustainable foods that truly meet consumer needs? At AINIA, we have been working within the CERVERA OPTIPROT network to answer this question, applying advanced omics technologies to study new alternative proteins. In this article, we explain how we are tackling the challenge of creating functional and sustainable foods through…

Read more
José María Ferrer Villar / 04 July 2025

FLAVEAT: Driving the Law on Food Safety in Vocational Training in Palestine and Jordan

In a world where food safety and consumer protection are global priorities, the FLAVEAT project (Food Law at Vocational Education and Training) stands out as a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening vocational training on the law on food safety in third countries, specifically in Palestine and Jordan. A Commitment to Law on Food Safety and…

Read more
Fátima Vargas / 02 July 2025

The Hidden Potential of Food Waste

Circular and sustainable economy concepts have become deeply embedded in both our social mindset and industrial practices. Increasingly, industries are striving to protect the environment while also maximizing economic returns. This shift in priorities has led to a new paradigm: one where value is extracted from what was once considered waste. In the case of…

Read more

Suscríbete a nuestra newsletter

Mantente al día de lo más destacado sobre innovación y nuevas tecnologías.
SUSCRIBIRME
close-link