WORKING GROUP 6
Product Development & Industrial Application
WG6 transforms extracted and characterized fibers into functional products for the food, pharmaceutical, and packaging sectors. By conducting pilot trials, industry partnerships, sensory testing, and formulation optimization, WG6 bridges scientific research with real-world market needs. This group ensures that food waste-derived fibers are not only technically viable but also competitive, consumer-accepted, and ready for commercial adoption.
Key Tasks (KT)
KT6.1: Develop prototypes (food, pharma, packaging)
KT6.2: Market research & consumer preference analysis
KT6.3: Industry collaboration for scale-up
Key Activities (KA)
KA6.1: Pilot product trials
KA6.2: Industry partnerships for pilot production
KA6.3: Training School TS5 – Product Development & Testing
WG6 Leadership


Leader
Dr. Rob Morris


Co-Leader
Dr. Belen G. Fernandez