WORKING GROUP 6

Product Development & Industrial Application

WG6 coordinates the exploration of potential applications for extracted and characterized fibers in the food, pharmaceutical and packaging sectors. Through pilot trials, industry collaboration, sensory testing and formulation optimization, where appropriate, the group aims to assess technical performance, consumer considerations, scale-up requirements and market relevance. This work is intended to generate evidence on whether selected fiber-based concepts may progress towards viable prototypes and to identify the further development and validation required before potential 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

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