INNOVATION PROJECTS
BACK TO THE FUTURE: CHANGING THE PARADIGM OF THE DAIRY SECTOR FOR INTEGRAL SUSTAINABILITY FROM THE TERRITORY (LAZTEO)
This project has received funding from the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership program with co-financing from CDTI and PILLAR II of the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Framework Programme.
The project aims to contribute towards an integral valorization of seaweed biomass for the development of sustainable, high nutritional quality food products. It is co-funded by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) and the respective national research agencies.
The three-year project has 9 work packages in which the following partners are involved:
- Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC; coordinator), Spain
- Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain
- Tarsus Üniversitesi (Tarsus), Turkey
- Porto-Muiños, Spain
- La Sapienza Università di Roma (La Sapienza), Italy
- Universidad de Aveiro (UA), Portugal
- Innovate Food Technology LTD. T/A Innovate Solutions, Ireland
- Matís, Iceland
- SINTEF Océano, Norway
- Seaweed / Tartu Ülikool (Tartu), Estonia
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Information https://seafoodture.eu/workpackage-overview/
BACK TO THE FUTURE: CHANGING THE PARADIGM OF THE DAIRY SECTOR FOR INTEGRAL SUSTAINABILITY FROM THE TERRITORY (LAZTEO)
The main objective of this project is to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change in the primary sector of Galicia.
The result to be achieved is to reduce its impact by 10% (carbon, water, ecological) by 2030 through circularity and symbiosis between actions, as well as the regeneration of ecosystems.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION GRANTS FOR THE "MENTORING AND SUPPORT FOR SME INTERNATIONALIZATION" PROGRAM 2024
Porto-Muiños, S.L. has been beneficiary this 2024 of an international certification aid of the “Mentoring and support to the internationalization of SMEs” program of the Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation of Spain, within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, with the objective of supporting the costs derived from obtaining the USDA-NOP organic certification and the update and extension of the FDA certification aimed at improving the international competitiveness of our company outside the European Union.
EXTENSION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION FROM 100KW TO 250KW FOR SELF-CONSUMPTION
The purpose of the project is environmental, to reduce the impact derived from the activity of the industry and also to reduce the energy cost of this activity.
Installation consisting of:
- 429 photovoltaic panels
- 1 Inverter 100kW + 1 Inverter 50kW
- Installed power expansion: 190’90 kWp
- TOTAL INSTALLED POWER: 257’64 kWp
- TOTAL NOMINAL POWER: 250 kW
INNOVATIVE PROJECT, NEW TECHNOLOGY, HIGH PRESSURES, NEW PRODUCTS
PROXECTO: CONSTRUCTION OF WAREHOUSE, IMPROVEMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION PROCESS, SAFETY, ADDED VALUE AND ENERGY SAVING.
BIO_MARTERRA
The innovative project BIO_MARTERRA in which PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L. participates as a partner, has just been approved.
The main objective of the BIO_MARTERRA Task Force is to demonstrate that biostimulants made from marine algae can improve sustainability and resilience in agriculture, favoring crop development and strengthening plants against abiotic stresses, such as high temperatures or drought, and biotic stresses, such as attacks by pathogenic fungi.
The project is formed by a multidisciplinary team composed of PORTO-MUIÑOS SL, Fundación Empresa Universidad Gallega (FEUGA), the VIOR research group of the Misión Biolóxica de Galicia (MBG-CSIC), the waste management and fertilization unit of the Agronomy group of the Universities of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and Avelino Santana García and, as cooperating members, the Centro Investigacións Agrarias Mabegondo (CIAM-Agacal) and Horta da Lousa.
- From PORTO-MUIÑOS S.L. we lead the project and we will be in charge of elaborating different products with biostimulant and antifungal activity directed to the different orchard, potato and vineyard crops.
- From the VIOR research group, of the Misión Biolóxica de Galicia-CSIC, we will apply the biostimulant products designed in grapevine crops selected for the project, in order to determine their effect on resistance to biotic stresses and we will be in charge of the technical-scientific analysis, trial design, data processing, statistical analysis and reporting on everything related to the trials to be carried out in the grapevine crop. These trials will be carried out under controlled conditions and in the field.
- From the “Waste management and fertilization” unit of the Agronomy group of the USC we will focus our work on demonstrating, under controlled conditions, the positive effect of different seaweed biostimulants to different abiotic stresses in orchard crops. In addition, we will study how the different models of biostimulants can favor the good development of different crops used for their root, leaf or fruit.
- Avelino Satana will be in charge of the application of the biostimulants designed in potato crops to determine their effect against abiotic stresses.
- From the Centro de Investigacións Agrarias de Mabegondo (CIAM) we will carry out trials of different biostimulants in orchard crops of interesting local ecotypes, but not currently commercial.
- FEUGA will be the entity in charge of the execution of the dissemination actions, with the collaboration of the rest of the entities, and actions for the transfer of the results to the sector. We will manage our own documentation and we will carry out the coordination of the consortium during the execution of the project.
This project has a total budget of 179,634.83 € (100% subsidized) financed by the grants for the implementation of innovative projects of the operational groups of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), co-financed with the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) under the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (PEPAC) 2023-2027. The Consellería del Medio Rural is the body of the Galician Administration which is responsible for proposing and executing the general guidelines in the rural area and encompasses the competences in agriculture, livestock, rural development and regional planning, rural structures, agri-food and forestry industries, forestry, prevention and defense of forest fires.
DESIGN PLAN OF PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L. (0751)
To promote technological development, innovation and quality research. This operation is financed by the Xunta de Galicia, through grants awarded by the Axencia Galega de Innovación, within the aid program to the company DeseñaPeme 2023.
The Ministry of Science and Innovation awards Porto-Muiños, S.L. with the Innovative SME Seal.
With the seal PYME INNOVADORA the Ministry of Science and Innovation recognizes PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L. as an accredited innovative company (valid until 30/08/2026) for a period of three years, as established, for having demonstrated its innovative character through its own activity. Royal Decree 475/2014, of June 13, on bonuses in the Social Security contribution of research personnel, in its article 6 establishes the definition of innovative SME. Order ECC/1087/2015, of June 5, published in the Official State Gazette of June 11, regulates the obtaining of the Innovative SME seal and the operation of the Registry of Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L. INNOVATION VOUCHER (034)
To promote technological development, innovation and quality research.
This operation is financed by the Xunta de Galicia, through the aid granted by the Axencia Galega de Innovación, within the program of aid to the company Bonos de innovación 2023.
This company was the beneficiary of a RE-ACCIONA grant.
ALGATERRA: New agricultural inputs for the improvement of organic crops made with seaweed from Galicia.
The objective of this project is to develop new agricultural inputs with seaweed discards produced in the food industry, and to test their effectiveness for use in organic agriculture, as well as in reconversion and sustainable conventional agriculture. To this end, both known and simple techniques will be used – dehydration and milling – as well as more sophisticated ones, such as the elaboration of natural extracts, with the aim of improving the conditions of organic vegetable, potato and vine crops.
Seaweeds are a very abundant and diverse natural resource in Galicia. In recent years, the food industry has discovered for the gastronomy and food sector a resource that until then was only valued in the oriental culinary culture. The growth of this food industry leads to the generation of high value discards that can be used for the elaboration of new products.
At the same time, the organic production system has significantly increased its surface area in recent years, and Spain leads the ranking of EU countries with more area devoted to organic farming. This sector demands new inputs that contribute to improve the development of crop plants and soil characteristics, and seaweed is a quality organic resource that has benefits: as a fertilizer, to improve the physical properties of the soil and as a biostimulant.
ALGATERRA will respond to the demand of farmers in organic farming systems and will make the activity around the Galician seaweed industry more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable, within the framework of a green and circular economy.
Through the project, new agricultural inputs will be developed in different versions: fertilizers and amendments, as a component or additive in substrates and as a biostimulant, and an agronomic evaluation of the products developed will be carried out in order to determine their effects on soil and crop health, as well as on the yield and quality of potatoes, vineyards and horticultural crops.
On the other hand, guidelines for use will be developed to obtain its maximum potential in any of the proposed cultivation systems:
Dehydrated fertilizer in potato and grapevine.
Dehydrated fertilizer in a lettuce-tomato rotation.
Substrate component for cultivation of horticultural species in seedling stage.
Biostimulant by foliar application in grapevine and orchard via foliar.
This project is funded by the call for aid for the support of pilot projects, development of new products, practices, processes and technologies in the agroforestry field, co-financed with the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), under the Rural Development Program (RDP) of Galicia 2014-2020. The Consellería do Medio Rural is the body of the Galician Administration responsible for proposing and executing the general guidelines in the rural area and encompasses the competences in agriculture, livestock, rural development and regional planning, rural structures, agri-food and forestry industries, forests and prevention and defense of forest fires.
Funding: 146.371,52€ – EU co-financing: 75% FEADER
Budget: 182.964,40€
BENEFICIARY ENTITY:
PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L.
COOPERATING AGENTS:
Fundación Empresa-Universidad Gallega (FEUGA)
Universidade de Santiago De Compostela (USC), through the Waste Management and Fertilization Unit of the Agronomy group.
Misión Biolóxica de Galicia-CSIC, through the VIOR research group
Adegas Terras De Asorei S.L.
Riveiro Ecológicos
Horta Da Lousa S.C.
TIRAC, Supra-autonomic Operational Group: Innovative techniques for the reduction of antibiotics in rabbit farming.
TIRAC is a project carried out by a supra-autonomous Operational Group (covering the regions of Galicia, Madrid and Navarra) whose purpose is to reduce the consumption of antibiotics against digestive problems in fattening rabbits, ensuring their health and profitability for the farmer.
The project will apply innovative techniques in the field of nutrition to reduce the use of antibiotics against digestive problems in fattening rabbits, ensuring their health and profitability for the farmer. Reducing the use of antibiotics is the main challenge facing the rabbit sector today, and it is very likely that the lack of solutions will lead to the failure of a weakly organized sector.
This innovation project is focused on studying different nutritional strategies-centered on a feed formulation with a low level of protein and a moderate level of soluble fiber, together with the incorporation of macroalgae and/or algae extracts-in rabbits with the objective of improving intestinal health and therefore allowing a reduction/elimination of the use of antibiotics. In parallel, the aim is to achieve a better quality meat (with a heart-healthy lipid profile, a higher mineral content and antioxidant potential) and to enhance the value of the algae production sector.
The Operational Groups, key players in the implementation of the AEI-Agri (European Innovation Partnership for Productive and Sustainable Agriculture), are one of the key tools in the implementation of the National Rural Development Program 2014-2020 to boost innovation in the agri-food and forestry sector within the European scope. It is the grouping of agents of different profile with common interests, such as farmers, livestock farmers, companies, research or training and dissemination centers, which are associated to launch an innovation project in order to provide a joint and multisectoral response to a problem or need.
More information:
Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/index_es.htm
National Rural Development Program 2014-2020: http://www.redruralnacional.es/desarrollo-rural/programas-de-desarrollo-rural
FINANCING
TIRAC is an innovation project co-financed 80% by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) of the European Union and 20% by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, under the National Rural Development Program 2014-2020. The Directorate General for Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training (DGDRIFA) is the authority in charge of the implementation of these aids. Total budget: €492,580.38. Total grant: €485,043.58.
PARTNERS
Participating members:
De Heus Nutrición Animal S.A., representative of the Operative Group.
Fundación Empresa-Universidad Gallega (FEUGA).
Porto-Muiños S.L.
University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) through the Research Groups in Animal Medicine, Veterinary Pathological Anatomy, Animal Health Research-INVESAGA and Food Hygiene, Inspection and Control.
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), through the Animal Production Research Group (PRAN).
Subcontracted members:
Criadores de Conejo de Naraba Sociedad Cooperativa
PROGACUN-Asociación de productores de conejos de Galicia
Granja J. Echegoyen S.L.U.
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Axudas do Igape Galicia Exporta Empresas Dixital PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L. foi beneficiaria dunha axuda do programa do Igape Galicia Exporta Empresas Dixital.
The main objective of this aid is to encourage and stimulate Galician foreign trade and the internationalization of Galician companies. The intended result is to increase the base of exporting companies and consolidate the presence of Galician companies in international markets.
Operation co-financed by the European Union
PROGRAMA OPERATIVO FEDER GALICIA 2014-2020
Achieving a more competitive business fabric
A way of making Europe
INNOVATION PLAN OF PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L. (026). This operation corresponds to the InnovaPeme 2020 Program (procedure IN848 D), co-financed by the European Union, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), to promote research, technological development and innovation.
The general objective of this innovation plan is to add new innovative capabilities in order to add to the current production new developments that will increase the added value of seaweed and cover emerging needs of current and future society. The specific topic is framed within the valorization of seaweeds and deals with the environmentally and eco-nomically sustainable production of extracts with biological and functional activity that will have different applications.
OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
FEDER GALICIA 2014-2020
A way of making Europe
Porto-Muiños receives financial support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Center for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) to carry out an R&D&I project.
PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L., through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), coming from the European Union, as well as through the Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI), as public business entity in charge of the management and development of the technological innovation policy of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO), has obtained financial support for the realization of the project entitled “HYPERPROTEIC AND FIBER-RICH EXTRUSIONS BASED ON SEAWEED AND OTHER VEGETABLES (2/3)” with file number IDI-20190716.
The general objective of this project is focused on obtaining a new range of products elaborated by extrusion obtained from the mixing of ingredients of different origin, not existing in the world market due to its outstanding innovative challenge. The resulting combination of the different ingredients used should be a balanced mixture both at nutritional and sensory level, from which a final product elaborated by indirect extrusion will be obtained. For the realization of this project, PORTO-MUIÑOS has received financial support amounting to 151,526.10 €.
The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities awards Porto-Muiños, S.L. the Innovative SME Seal.
With the seal PYME INNOVADORA the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities recognizes PORTO-MUIÑOS, S.L. as an accredited innovative company (valid until 12/12/2022) for a period of three years, as established, for having demonstrated its innovative character through its own activity. Royal Decree 475/2014, of June 13, on bonuses in the Social Security contribution of research personnel, in its article 6 establishes the definition of innovative SME. Order ECC/1087/2015, of June 5, published in the Official State Gazette of June 11, regulates the obtaining of the Innovative SME seal and the operation of the Registry of Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
