After 18 months of work and with the first reporting period in mind, the SustaiNext project held its third General Assembly in Milan (Italy), from 20 to 22 November 2024.
Once again, the different Work Packages demonstrated their good work over the last six months, bringing to the table important advances in all aspects of the project: from the cultivation of the aromatic and medicinal plants to the start of construction at the flagship plant in Hervás (western Spain); through the early analysis of the Life Cycle Assessment or the first production tests and statistical studies linked to the bioproducts derived from the project.
Like a perfectly aligned gear, the project is progressing at a good pace, becoming increasingly well-known among stakeholders and the general public, and taking advantage of all the synergies arising from the work between the different teams.
On this occasion, the meeting also served as a preamble for one of the main milestones of the project in its first 18 months of life: the first Reporting Period. In this way, the partners were able to receive information and specialised training on how to tackle this task.
This meeting also provided the opportunity to visit the manufacturing facilities of one of our Italian partners: STAR, which belongs to GB Foods. There, in addition to learning about all the innovation they put into the elaboration of their products, we were able to taste some of them.
GBfoods is a Group that brings together the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that has accompanied many food and local companies for more than 80 years, present in Spain, Italy, Holland, Russia, CIS republics, 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East, with the prestigious brands Gallina Blanca, Star, Grand’Italia, Jumbo and Gino. An innovative approach, attention to local recipes, commitment to guarantee a balanced cuisine on a daily basis and respect for social issues are the key elements of the Group’s success.
A most fruitful meeting that has prepared the consortium for all the challenges and milestones that lie ahead in 2025… and which we look forward to telling you about. Stay tuned!
