Stakeholder’s Advisory Platform
Co-designing sustainable packaging for the Mediterranean food chain
The INTACTBioPack Stakeholder Advisory Platform (SAP) brings together people from research, industry, government, food production, retail, and consumer groups.
The platform connects research with real-world needs. Members can share their ideas, experience, and views during the project.
This input helps INTACTBioPack develop sustainable food packaging that can meet the needs of Mediterranean food products and markets.
The platform also supports the development of biodegradable and home-compostable packaging. These solutions aim to reduce food waste, extend shelf life, and limit plastic pollution.
Knowledge Exchange
The Stakeholder Advisory Platform creates a space for people from different fields to share knowledge.
Members can discuss:
- Food packaging needs
- Food safety
- Shelf life
- Sustainable materials
- Consumer needs
- Market needs
- Packaging challenges
For example, food producers can share their experience with current packaging. Researchers can then use these insights when developing new solutions.
In addition, industry members can provide feedback on new materials and technologies. Consumer representatives can also share their views on packaging use and acceptance.
As a result, the platform creates a stronger link between research, industry, consumers, and public bodies.
Guiding Innovation
Good packaging must work in real-life conditions. For this reason, stakeholder feedback is an important part of the INTACTBioPack project.
Industry experts can explain what food producers and businesses need. Researchers can then take these needs into account during the development process.
At the same time, other members can share views on cost, food safety, sustainability, and ease of use.
This approach helps the project develop packaging that is both innovative and practical.
The feedback can also help adapt solutions to:
- Mediterranean food products
- Local markets
- Consumer needs
- Cultural preferences
- Food supply chains
- Different storage conditions
In this way, stakeholders help guide the development of sustainable packaging solutions.
Boosting Adoption
A new packaging solution must do more than work in the laboratory. It must also meet the needs of businesses and consumers.
Therefore, the SAP helps identify possible challenges at an early stage.
Members can share their views on the use of biodegradable and home-compostable packaging. They can also discuss cost, market needs, consumer acceptance, and other practical issues.
This feedback can show where changes may be needed. It can also help the project understand what could make sustainable packaging easier to use.
As a result, stakeholder input can support the future use of INTACTBioPack solutions in real food supply chains.
Our Stakeholders
INTACTBioPack works with organizations from several parts of the food and packaging sectors.
Our stakeholders bring experience in food production, dairy, agriculture, biotechnology, packaging, and sustainable materials.
Their knowledge gives the project a better understanding of real market needs.
Together, these organizations help connect research with industry and society. Their input can also support the development of sustainable food packaging for the Mediterranean region.
El Mazraa Group Poulina
El Mazraa Group (Poulina)
El Mazraa Group, a subsidiary of the Poulina Group Holding, is one of Tunisia’s leading agribusiness companies, recognized for its expertise in poultry production and food processing. Thanks to its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable practices, El Mazraa plays a key role in strengthening Tunisia’s food value chain.
Boudjebel SA VACPA Company
Boudjebel SA VACPA Company
Boudjebel SA VACPA is an internationally recognized Tunisian company specializing in the processing, packaging, and export of premium dates, particularly the Deglet Nour variety. Thanks to its high quality standards and global market presence, the company remains committed to innovation, food safety, and sustainable agricultural development.
Ferme Reine du Nord (FRN)
Ferme Reine du Nord (FRN)
Ferme Reine du Nord (FRN) is a leading agricultural enterprise dedicated to modern farming and high-quality agricultural production. Because of its strong focus on sustainable practices, operational excellence, and innovation, FRN contributes to the development of resilient and efficient agri-food systems.
Bether Encapsulates
Bether Encapsulates
Bether Encapsulates is a Dutch company specializing in advanced encapsulation technologies. Specifically, it develops innovative solutions such as microbubble encapsulation to protect and control the release of active ingredients. As a result, the company supports applications in food, feed, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. By combining scientific expertise with tailored solutions, Bether bridges the gap between research and industrial performance.
La compagnie Delice
La Compagnie Délice
La Compagnie Délice is one of Tunisia’s leading dairy companies, recognized for producing a wide range of high-quality dairy products. Through continuous innovation, rigorous quality standards, and a strong commitment to consumer satisfaction, it has established itself as a trusted brand in the Tunisian food industry.
Chitelix
Chitelix
Chitelix is a Tunisian biotechnology company that transforms seafood byproducts into high-value biopolymers such as chitosan. By upcycling marine waste, it promotes circular economy principles and environmental sustainability. Consequently, its bio-based materials are used in agriculture, water treatment, cosmetics, and packaging, helping replace petrochemical inputs with biodegradable, eco-friendly alternatives.
Lesaffre Institut of Science and Technology
Lesaffre Institut of Science and Technology
The Lesaffre Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a catalyst for innovation at the heart of Lesaffre, a key global player in fermentation for more than 170 years. By harnessing microbial diversity, bioengineering, bioprocesses, and biodata, LIST models, creates, and prototypes sustainable solutions with a spirit of open innovation. With a global ecosystem of 700 scientific experts, LIST works closely with the worldwide group’s R&D&I teams to design high-performance products. Thanks to this experience and diversity, LIST works with customers, partners, and researchers to find relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness, and environmental respect. Every day, therefore, LIST explores and reveals the infinite potential of microorganisms.
Raya Foods
Raya Foods
Raya Foods, part of Raya Holding for Financial Investments, is an Egyptian company operating in the food production and processing sector. With its focus on quality, innovation, and efficient food value chains, Raya Foods contributes to the development of Egypt’s food industry.
SUMMER MOON FOR SEA FOOD PROCESSING
Summer Moon for Seafood Processing
Summer Moon for Seafood Processing is an Egyptian company specializing in seafood processing and food products. Its experience in seafood processing supports the development of quality food products while addressing key challenges related to food preservation, safety, and packaging.
Join Our Stakeholder Advisory Panel
IINTACTBioPack welcomes organizations that are interested in sustainable food packaging.
We invite companies, researchers, public bodies, consumer groups, and civil society organizations to join the platform.
Your experience can provide useful insights into the needs of the food and packaging sectors.
Members can also take part in discussions and share views on new packaging solutions.
How to Join
Joining the INTACTBioPack Stakeholder Advisory Platform is simple.
1. Download the NDA.
Read the Non-Disclosure Agreement before signing it.
2. Sign the NDA.
Complete and sign the document.
3. Send it to the INTACTBioPack team.
Our team will review the signed document.
4. Receive information about upcoming activities.
We will then share information about relevant meetings, discussions, and opportunities to take part.
The NDA supports the confidential exchange of project information.
Building Better Food Packaging Together
The Stakeholder Advisory Platform brings research, industry, and society together.
Each member brings a different type of knowledge and experience.
By sharing these views, stakeholders can help INTACTBioPack understand real needs and challenges.
The project can then use this knowledge to develop biodegradable, home-compostable, active, and intelligent food packaging.
Together, we can support more sustainable food systems and help address food waste and plastic pollution across the Mediterranean.
