GreenDriedFruits

Last Thursday, Professor Alessandro Banterle of Università degli Studi di Milano presented the #GreenDriedFruit project during the ‘Distribution’ day at the Festival dell'Innovazione Agroalimentare promoted by Food Hub. 📍 The Festival brought together more than 1,800 agrifood stakeholders from universities, research, start-ups, industry and freelancers online for five days. The presentation aimed to provide an overview of the project's activities, organisation and preliminary results. We would like to thank all those who attended our session. 👉 If you are interested in finding out more about our visit  https://lnkd.in/ekctzbKT #driedfruits #dissemination #stakeholder #festival

GreenDriedFruits is taking part in the third online edition of the Agrifood Innovation Festival, organised by Food Hub, aimed at disseminating innovations in the agrifood sector and promoting networking among thousands of stakeholders. 📍 On 14 November, during the day dedicated to Distribution, Alessandro Banterle will speak on the application of extreme temperatures in pest control. 👉 To listen to our talk and many others, register for free at the festival https://lnkd.in/dcZbvQne We look forward to seeing you!

The GreenDriedFruitApp is designed to operate effectively and autonomously, regardless of existing structures and conditions, providing crucial insights for “territorial-level management.” This cloud-based App will also allow for the recording of all treatment data, which can be stored and utilized for commercial purposes, such as evidence of treatment for dried fruit exports, phytosanitary inspections, and application scenario storage (target species, target product, type of storage, etc.). The Sensor-App system prototype will undergo testing in commercial facilities across Greece, Turkey, and Israel to evaluate its effectiveness and enhance performance, incorporating feedback from farmers and processors. These experiments will take place both in storage facilities and demonstration farms, with ongoing performance monitoring to ensure optimal functionality. Algorithm parameters will be adjusted to guarantee the best possible treatment modeling. #greendriedfruits #app #sensor #data #thermaltreatment

What are the properties of currants?🫐 Despite their small size, these fruits are rich in beneficial properties. Corinthian currants are grown mainly in the coastal areas of the northern and western Peloponnese and the Ionian Islands. The  ideal soil and climatic conditions of sea breeze and sunshine contribute to the characteristics and quality of this natural product. #greendriedfruits #nutrition #diet

Pulpy dried fruits include figs, dates, apricots, plums, and sultanas. These fruits are characterised by their high sugar and fibre content, and very low, if not entirely absent, fat content. They are also rich in minerals and vitamins. In particular: 🟡Dried dates are a good source of magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins; 🟡Currants are rich in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, fluoride, fibre and vitamin E; 🟡Dried figs contain fair amounts of vitamins and minerals and have anti-inflammatory and laxative properties; #greendriedfruits #nutrition #diet

The most common substances found in fruit and vegetable peels are antioxidants 🫐 These substances are very important for health because they counteract the action of free radicals, which are mainly responsible for cellular ageing and the consequent onset of certain diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. #greendriedfruits #nutrition #diet

Have you ever wondered about the nutritional benefits of dried fruits? Dried fruits are a natural energy booster, packed with dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Some key properties of dried fruits:  🟣 Rich in phenolic compounds 🟣 Powerful antioxidants #GreenDriedFruits #Nutrition #HealthyEating #Diet

Do you know what dried dates, figs, and currants look like inside? 🔎 They are rich in health-promoting properties for a healthy and balanced diet. Which ones do you enjoy? #greendriedfruits #nutrition #diet

GreenDriedFruits annual meeting and workshop has just concluded, marking a valuable exchange of information and ideas💡 The event provided a fruitful opportunity for all the project partners and stakeholders to share experiences, knowledge, and strengthen professional relationships. A special thank you to all attendees who contributed to making this event so meaningful. Your presence and enthusiasm were essential to the success of the meeting. Gratitude is also extended to the EİB / Ege İhracatçı Birlikleri / Aegean Exporters' Associations hosting us in such a welcoming and professional environment 🤝 Looking forward to seeing how these new ideas and connections will develop in the near future. Thank you once again to everyone! PRIMA Program Harokopio University of Athens EZMEMS Ankara Üniversitesi University of Thessaly Technical University of Munich

Figs can be divided into 3 categories according to tolerances for certain defects. At all stages of the marketing process, a tolerance in terms of quality and size is allowed in each lot for products that do not meet the minimum requirements of the class they belong to. Below are the permitted defects with percentages per class 🟢 Damaged by pests 🟢 Damaged by sunburn, broken or cracked or excessively dried out 🟢 Mouldy and fermented 🟢 Live insects #DriedFruits #DriedFigs #AgriFood #FoodSafety #FoodQuality