The future of food - Ecotrophelia.eu

EDITORIALAntonio TAJANIAntonio TAJANIVice-president of the European Commission in charge of industry and entrepreneurshipEuropean CommissionCompared to other industries and to high-tech sectors, policy often neglects the food and beveragesindustry. Those better informed are well aware of its real importance: it’s the largest industrial employerin the European Union and the territorially-rooted variety of its products contributes to make the Unionthe leader in the sector’s world trade. I’m strongly convinced that the economic success of this sectorin the presence of consumers’ high expectations on quality and safety is based on a high level ofknowledge, technologies and innovations.The sector figures also among those facing the highest environmental challenges, while consumersmake environmentally conscious choices. Along the entire food value chain, eco-innovations aretherefore strategically indispensable. I’m confident that the knowledge available to the sector allows itto stay sustainably competitive. This sector can thus set an example for greening industry.I’m therefore proud that the European Commission contributes to the project EcoTroFood. Itscompetition EcoTrophelia illustrates the vitality of the sector’s innovation system: students revealingtrends with their creative eco innovations for companies, with industrial associations, public agenciesand private intermediaries bringing their specific knowledge to the innovation process.I personally attach great importance to this sector, as shown by our ongoing activities such as the HighLevel Forum for a Better Food Supply Chain. I wish the participants of EcoTrophelia therefore a hugesuccess with their eco innovations in terms of professional satisfaction and – culinary delight.Antonio TAJANIVice-président de la Commission européenne, chargé de l’industrie et de l’entreprenariat.La Commission européennePar rapport à d’autres industries et secteurs high-tech, les responsables politiques ont souventtendance à négliger l’industrie agro-alimentaire. Toutefois, ceux qui suivent ce secteur sontconscients de son importance réelle : l’industrie agro-alimentaire est le principal employeurde l’Union européenne et la variété de ses productions fortement enracinés dans les territoirescontribue à faire de l’Union européenne le leader mondial de ce secteur d’activité. Je suisintimement convaincu que le succès économique de l’industrie agro-alimentaire européenne,face à des consommateurs particulièrement exigeants, repose pour l’essentiel sur le savoirfaire,la technologie et l’innovation.Le secteur agro-alimentaire est sans doute celui qui est le plus confronté aux défisenvironnementaux, parce qu’un nombre toujours plus grand de consommateurs privilégientdes produits respectueux de l’environnement. Dès lors, les éco-innovations ont acquis uneimportance stratégique pour l’ensemble de la chaîne agro-alimentaire. Je suis persuadé quel’expertise des acteurs du secteur permettra à l’industrie agro-alimentaire de rester compétitivesur le plan du développement durable. Le secteur agro-alimentaire pourrait ainsi devenir unexemple de développement économique respectueux de l’environnement.C’est pourquoi je suis fier de la participation de la Commission européenne au projet EcoTroFood.La compétition EcoTrophelia illustre la vitalité du secteur en termes d’innovation : les étudiantsrévèlent aux entreprises les nouvelles tendances du marché à travers des projets éco-innovantset les associations professionnelles, agences publiques et intermédiaires privés leur apportentleur expertise spécifique en matière d’innovation.Personnellement, j’attache une très grande importance au secteur agro-alimentaire. LaCommission européenne a d’ailleurs mis en place de nombreuses initiatives, notamment leForum de haut niveau sur l’amélioration du fonctionnement de la chaîne d’approvisionnementalimentaire. Je souhaite bonne chance à l’ensemble des participants à EcoTrophelia etj’espère qu’ils retireront des leurs éco-innovations une immense satisfaction tant sur le planprofessionnel que gastronomique.Antonio TAJANI23

INTERVIEWSDaniele ROSSIFrançois MARIANIDaniele ROSSIGeneral Manager Federalimentare (Italian federation of the food industry)«ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE is a key competition that attracts not only students to the food sector, but alsothat represents a hotbed of eco-innovative ideas for the food industry. This competition aims to encourageSMEs from the food sector to invest in innovation and to offer them access to excellent food products,pending for their development. The food industry has to constantly recreate itself: very effective in boostingcompetitiveness, innovation is thus a priority for companies.Genuine hotbed of innovative ideas for the food sector, collective adventure at the crossroads of education,research and business, ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE has included, since 2011, the eco-innovation dimensionand thus, is answering to a real concern.Sustainability is a strategic issue for the food industry which has the ambition to become an example ofeconomic development, environmentally friendly.»François MARIANIPresident of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vaucluse«ECOTROPHELIA is a great adventure. An adventure born in Avignon, Provence, in the south of France.The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vaucluse, with its partners and stakeholders in the industry,launched in 2000 the student food innovation awards for promoting excellence and innovation in thischaracteristic sector of our region.Given the success of this enterprise, ECOTROPHELIA exceeded its national framework and took on aEuropean dimension in 2008. This success is the result of extensive partnerships at local, national andEuropean level. The different players in this project have found a powerful complement to creating adynamic structure to benefit the entire industry. ECOTROPHELIA is a major European melting pot ofinnovation and competitivity in the food industry.The European Commission confirmed its support by mandating the CCI of Vaucluse in 2011 to implementa European project to promote eco-innovation in the food chain: ECOTROFOOD.This year ECOTROPHELIA Europe sees Universities competing from 15 different countries. This clearlydemonstrates how the local experience of a territory can feed the actions at European level and evenbecome a reference. It is a point of pride for entrepreneurs of Vaucluse who have invested their energyin promoting this sector. They are now recognized at the highest level of legitimacy and relevance fortheir work.As entrepreneurs and agri-food industry players in Europe, we do indeed have a common goal to buildthe services of this sector and its businesses.In this sense of commitment of our Chamber of Commerce and Industry and our partners, I want tothank them sincerely for their support and loyalty.»Daniele ROSSI«ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE est un concours phare qui non seulement attire des étudiants vers le secteuralimentaire, mais constitue un véritable incubateur d’idées éco-innovantes pour l’industrie alimentaireagroalimentaire. Ce concours vise à encourager les PME du secteur agro-alimentaire à investir dansl’innovation et à leur offrir un accès à des produits d’excellence en attente de développement. L’industrieagro-alimentaire doit constamment se réinventer : formidable levier de compétitivité, l’innovation est ainsiune priorité pour les entreprises.Véritable incubateur d’idées innovantes pour le secteur, aventure collective au carrefour de la formation, dela recherche et de l’entreprise, ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE inclut depuis 2011 la dimension éco-innovation etrépond ainsi à une préoccupation de terrain.En effet, la durabilité est un enjeu stratégique pour le secteur agroalimentaire qui a l’ambition de devenirun exemple de développement économique respectueux de l’environnement.»«ECOTROPHELIA est une belle aventure ! Une aventure née à Avignon en Provence, dans le sud de laFrance. La Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Vaucluse, avec ses partenaires et avec les acteursde la filière professionnelle, a lancé en 2000 des trophées étudiants d’innovation alimentaire pourpromouvoir l’excellence et l’innovation dans ce secteur d’activité si caractéristique de notre région.Face au succès de cette entreprise, ECOTROPHELIA a dépassé son cadre national et a pris unedimension européenne dès 2008. Cette réussite est le fruit de larges partenariats au niveau local,national et européen. Les différents acteurs ont trouvé une belle complémentarité pour créer unedynamique structurante et bénéfique à toute la filière. ECOTROPHELIA est un rendez-vous européenmajeur de l’innovation et de la compétitivité des entreprises agroalimentaires.La Commission Européenne l’a reconnue en mandatant la CCI de Vaucluse en 2011 pour mettre en œuvreun projet européen de promotion de l’éco-innovation dans la filière agroalimentaire : ECOTROFOOD.Cette année, ECOTROPHELIA Europe voit concourir des Universités de 15 pays différents. C’est direcombien l’expérience locale d’un territoire peut nourrir les actions au niveau européen et même devenirune référence. C’est une fierté pour les entrepreneurs de Vaucluse qui ont déployé leur énergie pourpromouvoir cette filière. Ils voient aujourd’hui reconnus au plus haut niveau la légitimité et l’intérêt deleur action.Oui, entrepreneurs et acteurs de la filière agroalimentaire d’Europe, nous avons une ambition communeà construire au service de cette filière et de ses entreprises.C’est tout le sens de l’engagement de notre Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie et de nos partenaires,que je tiens à remercier pour leur soutien et leur fidélité.»François MARIANI67

PRESS EXTRACTSECOTROPHELIA : A SELECTION OFNATIONAL COMPETITIONS1011

22 JUDGING MEMBERS15 NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES 7 OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES• AUSTRIAMr. Julian DRAUSINGERMSc., CEO Delegate,Lebensmittelversuchsanstalt• BELGIUMMr. Vander STICHELEManaging Director, Lotus Bakeries• THE CZECH REPUBLICMr. František SMRŽChief Manager of bakery company,ZEELANDIA, spol. S r.o• DENMARKMr. Jørgen RISUMDTU Technical University of Denmark,National Food Institute• FRANCEMr. Yves BAYON DE NOYERVice-president ANIA, NationalAssociation of Food Industries• GERMANYDr. Ugo SPIEGELHead of Department Frozen Goods,R & D, Quality Management,Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG• GREECEDr. Dimitrios LADIKOSHead of Research and Developmentof YIOTIS SA• ICELANDMrs. Ragnheidur HEDINSDOTTIRMSc. Food Scientist, Federation ofIceland Industries• ITALYMr. Annibale PANCRAZIOBoard Member at PANCRAZIO SpA -Vice-President FEDERALIMENTARE• THE NETHERLANDSMr. C.D (Kees) DE GOOIJERChief Inspiration Officer, Food &Nutrition Delta• ROMANIAMrs. Daniela CIUCLARUR&D & QC Manager, PURATOS ProdSRL• RUSSIAMrs. Tatyana GIROHead of technology of meat and milkproducts department, Saratov StateAgrarian University• SLOVENIAMrs. Darja JAMNIKHead of Commercial Department,MERCATOR-EMBA D.D.• SPAINMr. Federico MORAISManager Food For Life SPAIN - FIAB• SWITZERLANDDr. Urs REINHARDCo-Director FIAL, Federation of SwissFood Industries• Mr. Michael KNOWLESPresident of the Judging Panel ECOTROPHELIA Europe 2012President «Food For Life Platform» - Vice-President, GlobalScientific & Regulatory Affairs, The Coca-Cola CompanyFoodDrinkEurope• EUROPEAN COMMISSION - DG Enterprise and IndustryMrs. Hélène-Diane DAGEDeputy Head of Unit 2 - Support for Industrial InnovationEuropean CommissionMr. Michel COOMANSHead of Unit (e.r.) – Food Industry• NESTLEMr. Peter VAN BLADERENGlobal Head Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Vice-PresidentNestlé SA• AUCHANMr. Serge GAYDirector of Purchasing• SIALMrs. Olivia MILAN-GROSBOISDirector SIAL Group• FOOD FOR LIFEMr. Daniele ROSSIVice Chairman European Technological Platform “Food For Life”1213

PRESENTATIONOF THE COMPETITIONAWARDSThe contest is awarded with four prizes:• ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE Gold Prize € 8000 (eightthousand Euros)• ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE Silver Prize € 4000 (fourthousand Euros)• ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE Bronze Prize € 2000 (twothousand Euros)The prizes will be paid by bank transfer to each student in theprize winning teams, who signed the collective agreement.They will each receive a sum equivalent to the pro rataamount of the overall prize awarded. The winners accept theprizes in advance, which cannot be exchanged.PR & MARKETINGAny commercial PR, advertising or other form of referenceto this competition by the Participant shall specify thecompetition’s title and exact date, and the name given to andnature of the food product that received the prize awarded bythe judging panel.The ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE brand and logo remain theproperty of the trademark holder. They can only be used bythe teams for limited purposes specified in these regulations,in line with the visual style guidelines of the registeredtrademark.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RULESParticipation in the competition implies complete andunreserved acceptance of the current rules by the studentsand the Participant.The Participant undertakes, on signing the documentreferred to in Article 7.1.3, to distribute a copy of theserules to each registered team member, and shall guaranteecompliance with all provisions of these rules and indemnifythe ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE Organizing Committee for allclaims related to the participation of said members.PERSONAL INFORMATIONAs per article 34 of French “Data Protection” Laws of 6January 1978, every candidate registered in the competitionhas the right to access, modify, change and remove anypersonal data.To exercise this right, they should write to the ECOTROPHELIAEUROPE Organizing Committee.REGISTRATION OF THE RULESThe current rules have been registered at the bailiff’s office ofMaître Catherine BONNAUD, sis 60 rue Bonneterie, BP 255 –84011 Avignon, France. They can be obtained free of chargeby simple written request sent to the address above.AMENDMENTS - CANCELLATIONThe ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE Organizing Committee reservesthe right to amend, postpone or cancel the competition orto change the dates and conditions, if circumstances beyondtheir control require them to do so, without incurring liability.ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE ORGANIZING COMMITTEEANIA - National Association of Food Industries – FranceFOODDRINK EUROPE - BelgiumCCI Vaucluse - Chamber of Commerce and Industry ofVaucluseRue Pierre BayleBP 1154884916 Avignon Cedex 9FranceDOTATIONSLe Concours est doté de quatre prix :Prix ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE d’Or : 8000 € (huit milleeuros)Prix ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE d’Argent : 4000 € (quatremille euros)Prix ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE de Bronze : 2000 € (deuxmille euros).Le montant des dotations sera réglé par virementbancaire à chacun des étudiants des équipes lauréatesqui auront signé l’engagement collectif. Ils recevrontchacun une somme égale au prorata de la dotationattribuée.Les lauréats acceptent par avance les récompenses quine feront l’objet d’aucun échange.COMMUNICATIONToute communication commerciale, publicitaire ou d’uneautre nature faisant référence au présent concours, dela part des Participants, devra préciser l’intitulé et ladate exacte du concours, le titre attribué et la nature duproduit alimentaire ayant justifié le prix attribué par lejury.La marque et le logo ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE restent lapropriété de son déposant. Ils ne peuvent être utilisés parles équipes qu’aux seules fins limitées indiquées dans lerèglement, et dans le respect de la charte graphique dela marque déposée.ACCEPTATION DU PRESENT REGLEMENTLa participation au concours implique l’acceptationpleine, entière et sans réserve, par les étudiants et leParticipant, des dispositions du présent règlement.Le Participant s’engage à l’occasion de la signature dudocument visé à l’article 7.1.3 à communiquer à chaquemembre de l’équipe inscrit un exemplaire du présentRèglement, se porte garant du respect par chacun d’entreeux des dispositions dudit Règlement et indemnisera leComité d’Organisation de toutes réclamations liées à laparticipation desdits membres.INFORMATIONS NOMINATIVESConformément à l’article 34 de la loi française «Informatique et Libertés » du 6 janvier 1978, chaquecandidat inscrit au concours dispose d’un droit d’accès,de modification, de rectification et de suppression desdonnées le concernant.Pour exercer ce droit, il lui suffit d’écrire au COMITÉD’ORGANISATION D’ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE.DEPÔT DU REGLEMENTLe présent règlement a été déposé auprès de l’étuded’Huissiers de Maître Catherine BONNAUD, sis 60 rueBonneterie, BP 255 – 84011 Avignon, France. Le présentrèglement peut être obtenu gratuitement sur simpledemande écrite formulée à l’adresse susmentionnée.MODIFICATION - ANNULATIONLe Comité d’Organisation d’ECOTROPHELIA EUROPEse réserve le droit de modifier, reporter ou annuler leconcours ou à en modifier les dates ou les conditions, sides raisons indépendantes de sa volonté l’y obligent, etce sans engager sa responsabilité.COMITE D’ORGANISATION D’ECOTROPHELIA EUROPEANIA - Association Nationale des Industries Alimentaires- FranceFOODDRINK EUROPE - BelgiqueCCI Vaucluse - Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie deVaucluseRue Pierre BayleBP 1154884916 Avignon Cedex 9France1819

FOODDRINKEUROPETHE EU FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY IN 2010Turnover€956.2 billionLargest manufacturing sectorin the EU (16.0%)Employment4.1 million peopleLeading employer in the EUmanufacturing sector (14.6%)SMEs 148.7% of food and drink turnover63.0% of food and drink employmentThe mission of FoodDrinkEurope is to represent the food anddrink industries of the EU – the largest manufacturing sectorin the EU in terms of turnover, employment and added value.FoodDrinkEurope works with European and internationalinstitutions, in order to contribute to the development ofa legislative and economic framework addressing thecompetitiveness of industry, food quality and safety, consumerprotection and respect for the environment. FoodDrinkEurope’smembership consists of 26 national federations, including 3observers, 26 European sector associations and 19 major foodand drink companies. For more information on FoodDrinkEuropeand its activities, visit: www.fooddrinkeurope.euExternal tradeExports €65.3 billion(+21.5% compared to 2009)Imports €55.5 billion(+9.3% compared to 2009)Trade balance €9.8 billionNet exporter of food and drink productsKey figures of the nationalfood industry - 2009 - 2010Main figures of the sectorTurnover billion E 11,602011 Company Export volume valueincluding intra-Eu trade : billion E 8,44Value added : billion ENumber of employees relatedof the food industry : thousandsAustria57,90Belgium38,9421,606,8688,63Number of companies 1274,000Fragmented industryEU market share in globalexports17.8% (20.4% in 2000)Shrinking share in global marketsCzechRepublic10,603,302,81107,10DenmarkFrance18,30 143,60 151,80 11,1012,814,2541,0331,77Germany47,7432,75Greece2,444,4160,80 470,00 542,00 66,00Iceland1,831,640,9117,70Italy124,0024,2320,16Valueadded1(% of EU GDP)R&D2Netherland59,8048,17406,00 131,10 185,00Romania9,801,281,67Sources: Eurostat; UN COMTRADE; OECDRussia66,576,6014,221,50Consumption(% of householdexpenditure)13%Stable(% of food and drink output)0.38%StableSlovenia1,800,890,4513,00Spain80,7021,0619,45445,00Switzerland14,782,4637,172021

FEDERATIONS15 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIESAUSTRIABELGIUMTHE CZECH REPUBLICDENMARKFRANCEGERMANYGREECEICELANDITALYTHE NETHERLANDSROMANIARUSSIASLOVENIASPAINSWITZERLAND2223

FEDERATIONFEDERATIONAUSTRIAFood IndustryAssociation ofAustriaFIAAAddress:Zaunergasse 1-31030 ViennaGeneral PhoneNumber:+43 1 7122121 11Website:www.dielebensmittel.atFIAA (Fachverband Lebensmittelindustrie) is an association which representsaltogether 33 branches of the wide range of Austrian foodproducers and market with a total of 444 members, 27,059 employeesand an annual turnover of 6.587 billion Euros. The association’s strategyis to represent Austria’s food industry in and outside the countryby creating a good framework and well experienced support for theirmembers. To reach and to hold on these premises it needs close workbetween the members and the association and also high competenceand know-how of the interests and needs of the members. FIAA focusesmany on topics such as Codex Alimentarius, Labelling, Traceability,Nutritional issues, Novel Food and Genetically modified foods, foodsafety and regulations, allergens, hygiene, and the expansion of theEuropean Union.BELGIUMFederation ofthe Belgian FoodIndustryFEVIAAddress:Kunstlaan 43 - 1040BrusselsGeneral PhoneNumber:+32 2 788 43 65Website:www.fevia.beFEVIA is the federation of the food companies in Belgium. FEVIA plays arole of interface between the industrial companies in the sector and thesocio-economic environment in which they carry out their activities. FEVIAconcentrates its actions on three main priority areas: 1) Food Policy, 2)Labour Relations and 3) The environment and energy. The members ofFEVIA include 480 companies of different sizes and 26 associations representingthe different sub-sectors of the food industry.Contact Person:Mr. Julian DrausingerR&D Dept. LeaderContact Person:Mrs. Ariane LouwaegeScientific Mediator2425

FEDERATIONFEDERATIONTHE CZECH REPUBLICFederation of theFood and DrinkIndustries of theCzech RepublicFFDIAddress:Počernickȧ 96108 03 Praha 10General PhoneNumber:+420/296 411 188, 189, 192Website:www.foodnet.czContact Person:Mrs. Šárka ŠtejarvováMrs. Iva RecováManagersFEDERATION OF THE FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRIES CR (FFDI) is the aprivate non-governmental and non-profit body representing the interestsof the Czech Food and Drink Industries at National, European andInternational level. Members of the Federation are Branch Associationsand individual food companies. FFDI priorities are:• To help its members to compete effectively and to meet thechallenge of the globalisation.• To contribute to the development of a legislative and economicframework, addressing issues of competitiveness, food quality andsafety, consumer information and respect for the environment.• To facilitate the food and drink industries to invest more on R&D andinnovation.• To increase consumer confidence by promoting food safety, nutritioninformation and encouraging the dialogue on diet, lifestyle and healthissues.• To establish close and fruitful cooperation among all stakeholders.FFDI is a member of CIAA and one of the founding members of theSPES GEIE (European Economic Interest Grouping known as “SpreadEuropean Safety EEIG). In the framework of the European TechnologicalPlatform ‘Food for Life’ (ETP), on 20th March 2006 FFDI establishedCzech Technological Platform ‘Food for Life’ (CTPP) and is a memberof the network of the National Technology Platforms ‘Food for Life’(NFTPs).DENMARKDanish NationalFood Institute –Technical Universityof DenmarkAddress:Søltofts Plads, buil.227 – 2800 Kgs. LyngbyGeneral PhoneNumber:+45 45257526Website:www.food.dtu.dkContact Person:Mrs. Gine Ørnholt JohanssonResearch AssistantThe National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark operates withinfive technical focus areas: Biotechnology, nutrition, food quality, foodsafety, food technology and environment & health – all key elements topublic health and food production.The work comprises aspects from the entire production and distributionchain from primary production over industrial processing to the preparationin the consumer’s home or industrial kitchens as well as assessmentof how foods impact human health – including pollutants and additives infoods.The National Food Institute generates new knowledge through researchand monitoring, develops research-based services for public and privateenterprises and trains students and researchers within the department’sresearch focus areas.The National Food Institute has about 420 employees.2627

FEDERATIONFEDERATIONFRANCEAssociationNationale desIndustriesAlimentairesANIAAddress:21 rue Leblanc75015 ParisGeneral PhoneNumber:+33 1 53 838 617Website:www.ania.netwww.ania-recherche.netContact Person:Mrs. Françoise GorgaInnovation ManagerANIA is the association representing the French Food Industry.First industrial sector in France with a turnover of 157, 2 billion Eurosin 2011, the food industry is considered as a flagship of our country inthe world.The 11,000 food companies (of which more than 97% are SMEs)employ more than 500,000 workers (first industrial employer in France)ANIA represents 22 sub-sectors of the Food industry: processed meatproducts, dairies, soft drinks, ready to eat meals, snacks, cannedfoods…Its mission is to promote the competitiveness of the food sector.This is why our team members are dealing with all key issues forthe food companies: i.e. Food quality and safety, economic issues,sustainability and innovation…The last two items are the reason why EcoTrophelia is seen as a realopportunity by French food companies.GERMANYForschungskreis derErnährungsindustriee.VFEIAddress:Godesberger Allee 142-148,53175 BonnGeneral PhoneNumber:+49 2 28 372 031Website:www.fei-bonn.deContact Person:Mrs. Daniela KinkelPR managerThe Research Association of the German Food Industry (FEI) is a non-profit,registered association supporting research projects in all fields of foodscience, food technology and nutritional science.Up today the FEI is the sole research association spanning almost allbranches and disciplines of the food and drink industry in Germany.The FEI organised the competition TROPHELIA Deutschland in 2010, 2011and 2012.The FEI connects economy and science: it coordinates yearly about 100cooperative research projects, organises scientific conferences and publishesdifferent media for experts. 60 enterprises, 55 industrial branchassociations and 120 research institutes are organised within the ResearchAssociation of the German Food Industry (FEI).The financing is provided by private funding (enterprises and industrialassociations) and public funding (Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology).2829

FEDERATIONFEDERATIONITALYFederalimentareServizi S.r.lAddress:Viale Pasteur 1000144 RomeItalyGeneral PhoneNumber:+39 06 5 903 380Website:www.federalimentare.itFEDERALIMENTARE is the Italian Food & Drink Industry Federation set upin 1982. It is a member of Confindustria – the General Confederation ofItalian Industries and member of FoodDrinkEurope – the Confederationof the EU member’s food and drink industries. Through its 17 branchAssociations, it represents each sector of F&D industry:FEDERALIMENTARE’s mission is to pursue the development andcompetitiveness of the Italian F&D industry, to consolidate the activitiesof Italian companies on international markets, to promote the image ofthe sector to support quality and safety of the Italian processed food,to increase the promotion of exports, to develop joint strategies withthe agricultural sector in order to improve the competitiveness of thesystem at European level, to implement EU and WTO agreements,to support correct lifestyles and nutritional policies in and to supportresearch and technological innovation.THE NETHERLANDSFood and NutritionDeltaAddress:Nieuwe kanaal 9A, 6709 PAP.O. Box 4506700 Al WageningenGeneral PhoneNumber:+317 487 258Website:www.foodnutritiondelta.nlFood & Nutrition Delta is part of the innovation program Food & Nutrition.This program is carried out in dialogue with the Ministry of EconomicAffairs, more specific the Agency NL Innovation.On the initiative of the Dutch business community and knowledge providers,together with the Ministries of Economic Affairs, Agriculture, Natureand Food Quality, and Health, Welfare and Sport, the innovation programmeFood & Nutrition was crafted. This programme, which is focusedon the “post-harvest” part of the industry chain, consists of two parts: theTop Institute for Food & Nutrition, and the Food & Nutrition Delta, togetheraiming at making the Netherlands a leading Food Innovation region inEurope.Contact Person:Mr. Giovanni Delle DonnePromotion DepartmentContact Person:Mr. Ralf HarteminkProgramme Director FoodStudies3233

FEDERATIONFEDERATIONROMANIARomanianAssociation ofFood IndustryProfessionalsASIARAddress:Domneasca 111, Corp Fsala F 206800201 GalatiGeneral PhoneNumber:+40 336 130 181Website:www.asiar.roContact Person:Mrs. Anca Ioana NicolauProfessorASIAR was established on October 2009 as private juridical personthat aims to promote the Romanian food industry and its specialists atnational and international level.ASIAR includes academics, food researchers and specialists from thefood industry.ASIAR represents the specialists from food industry and relatedindustries as well as the ones from research institutes and universitiesin their relationship with national and international authorities; haslegislatives initiatives; unifies the professional ideals of its members;defends the interests of its member either individual or group ones;supports food industry as national economical priority; supportstechnological transfer from research centers to industry; promotes theprinciples of food safety; educates the Romanian consumer on safetyand nutritional issues; defends the intellectual and industrial rights ofits members; develops relationships with similar associations.RUSSIASaratov StateAgrarian UniversityAddress:1, Teatralnaya squareSaratov, 410012General PhoneNumber:+8452 233 292Website:www.sgau.ruContact Person:Mrs. Tatyana GiroHead of ‘Technology ofmeat and milk products’DepartmentFederal state educational institution of the higher professional training«Saratov State Agrarian University named after N.I.Vavilov» - one of theleading educational institutions on preparation of experts for agriculture ofthe Volga region and other subjects of the Russian Federation. The agrarianuniversity is an educational-research complex, the cultural and socialcenter with a developing modern infrastructure. On the basis of universitythe Association «Agrarian science and education» in which frameworksleaders the scientific, educational organizations and the enterprises of anagrarian profile are united is created. The university contacts to 28 European,American and Asian scientific and educational centers. In 2009 theagrarian university is awarded by the Gold medal «European quality» in anomination of «100 best high schools of Russia» and the Diploma of thewinner of competition of «100 best high schools of Russia» in a nomination«Science and manufacture communication».3435

FEDERATIONFEDERATIONSLOVENIAChamber ofAgricultural andFood EnterprisesSloveniaCCIS-CAFEAddress:Dimičeva 13SI 1504LjubljanaGeneral PhoneNumber:+38 615 898 296Website:www.gzs.si/zkzpCCIS-CAFE is an independent, voluntary, non-profit, interest groupof legal entities, which carry out lucrative business activities in theagricultural or food sector or related activities on the market. TheChamber functions in a regional independent manner and, in viewof the number of its members, it is a recognizable and prominentrepresentative of the agricultural and food sector in Slovenia andabroad. The Chamber has around 300 members. It incorporates,represents and links the agricultural and food industry in respectto public authorities and European branch associations; it formsviewpoints and policies towards the social partners and other domesticand foreign associations, it promotes the development of the sectorand knowledge flow, ideas and good Slovenian and European practicesin the branch. It also provides professional help in form of consulting,information, education and training. CCIS-CAFE is actually a multisectorialchamber.SPAINFederaciónEspañola deIndustrias de laAlimentación YBebidasFIABAddress:Velásquez, 64-3°28001 MadridGeneral PhoneNumber:+34 91 411 72 11Website:www.fiab.esThe Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation (FIAB) was created in1977 to represent –through one organization with a single voice– theSpanish food and drinks industry, the foremost industrial sector of thecountry. At present, it encompasses 50 sector associations representingnearly 90% of the industry’s turnover.Its main activity is informing the sector of developments that might affecttheir performance and representing their interests before different administrationsand decision-making bodies at national, European and internationallevel.FIAB was one of the leading industry associations to joined the SpanishConfederation of Employers’ Organizations (CEOE). Also, in order to beable to represent the industry’s interests in the EU sphere, FIAB has maintaineda permanent delegation in Brussels since 1983 and he has been afull member of EU Confederation.Contact Person:Mrs. Petra Medved DjurašonoviSenior ConsultantContact Person:Mr. Federico MoraisTechnology and InnovationDepartment Director3637

FEDERATIONSWITZERLANDSwiss FoodResearchAddress:Schwarzenburgstrasse 161CH-3097 LiebefeldGeneral PhoneNumber:+41 276 068 600Website:www.foodresearch.chContact Person:Mr. Jean-Claude VillettazCo-ChairmanSwiss Food Research is the Swiss Association for the promotionof Research and Innovation in the food and food related sectors.We are recognized by the CTI as R&D consortium. The network ofSwiss academic institutions was established in order to enhance thecompetitiveness of the Swiss food industry and its suppliers. The foodindustry is represented by the Federation of the Swiss Food Industries(FIAL) and the “Kompetenznetzwerk Ernährungswissenschaft”, whichare both members of the network. We support companies in theformulation of project proposals and impart the highest competenciesof research institutes within our network for the most successfulexecution of the project. We also assist companies in the realization offinancial support from national as well as European funding sources.Swiss Food Research is also running the National Technology Platform“Food for Life Switzerland” and ensures that the needs of the Swissfood industry and its related sectors can also be considered in the 7thResearch Framework Program of the EU. For this purpose, Swiss FoodResearch has formulated a “Strategic Research Agenda 2009-2020”.3839

PRESENTATIONOF THE OFFICIALPARTNERSOlivia MILAN-GROSBOISDirector SIAL GroupSIAL in partnership with ECOTROPHELIAThe SIAL International Food Fair is the largest professional food meeting in the world, and in 2012, wewill welcome 6,000 exhibitors and no less than 140,000 visitors from around the world.The SIAL is also a showcase for its ability to reveal trends and innovations of tomorrow. It is thereforenatural for the SIAL to join ECOTROPHELIA to support the creativity of international students and putthe products of tomorrow they themselves have imagined under the spotlight.The SIAL 2012 will be held from October 21 to 25 in Villepinte, North Paris.www.sialparis.frThe SIAL worldwide:www.sial-group.comSIAL, partenaire d’ECOTROPHELIALe SIAL, Salon International de l’Alimentation, est la plus importante rencontre professionnelle agroalimentaireau monde, avec en 2012, 6000 exposants et pas moins de 140 000 visiteurs venus du monde entier.Le SIAL est également une véritable vitrine par sa capacité à révéler les tendances et innovations de demain. Il estdonc naturel pour le SIAL de s’associer à ECOTROPHELIA pour soutenir la créativité des étudiants internationauxet mettre sous les feux de la rampe les produits de demain qu’ils ont eux-mêmes imaginés.Le SIAL se tiendra du 21 au 25 octobre 2012 à Paris Nord Villepinte.www.sialparis.frLes salons SIAL dans le monde :www.sial-group.comFrançois MARIANIPresident ot the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of VaucluseOn the initiative of the Territorial Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vaucluse and ACTIA (Association for the coordination oftechnical centers), 20 colleges, universities, two professional branches: ANIA (National Association of food Industries) and INTERFEL(Fruit and Vegetable Interprofessional organization) and five Technical Centers and Competitiveness Clusters have been organizingECOTROPHELIA France, «Student food innovation awards.» since the year 2000.Over the past twelve years, over 1200 students have created and presented more than 280 new food products, many of which havebeen subject to industrialization and marketing in the distribution networks of French retailers.In 2008 CCIT Vaucluse decided to launch a Europe-wide competition that will see record attendance in 2012 with over 15participating countries at the SIAL in Paris.With these Student food innovation awards, the CCI has made a powerful gesture of its commitment to this industry, the historicalcapital of the Vaucluse economy.ECOTROPHELIA has become a reference in Europe, a major event for innovation and competitiveness.This international recognition has made Avignon the European Capital of eco-food innovation: Consumer-friendly food innovation,respecting the environment and business in general, pillars of sustainable development.The success of ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE rests on a broad partnership and to all those who take part, our warmest thanks!A l’initiative de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Territoriale de Vaucluse et de l’ACTIA (Association de coordination des centres techniques),20 établissements d’enseignement supérieur, universités, deux branches professionnelles : l’ANIA (Association Nationale des IndustriesAlimentaires) et INTERFEL (Interprofession des Fruits et Légumes), et cinq Centres Techniques et Pôle de Compétitivité organisent depuis 2000,ECOTROPHELIA France, les «Trophées étudiants de l’innovation alimentaire».Depuis douze ans, plus de 1 200 étudiants ont été mobilisés pour présenter plus de 280 nouveaux produits alimentaires, dont plusieurs ont faitl’objet d’une industrialisation et d’une mise en marché dans les circuits de la distribution française.En 2008 la CCIT de Vaucluse a décidé de lancer le concours au niveau européen qui connaîtra une participation record en 2012 avec plus de15 pays au SIAL.Avec ces Trophées Étudiants de l’innovation alimentaire, la CCI marquait d’un geste fort son attachement à cette filière historique et capitale del’économie du Vaucluse.ECOTROPHELIA est devenu une référence en Europe, un rendez-vous majeur de l’innovation et de la compétitivité des entreprises.Cette reconnaissance internationale fait d’Avignon la Capitale Européenne de l’éco-innovation alimentaire : Une innovation alimentaire respectueusedu consommateur, de l’environnement et de la société en général, piliers du développement durable.Le succès d’ECOTROPHELIA EUROPE repose sur un large partenariat dont nous nous félicitons ! Que toutes celles et tous ceux qui y prennentpart en soient remerciés !4041

PRESENTATIONOF THE OFFICIALPARTNERSStéphane LE FOLLMinister of Agriculture, Food Industry and ForestThe Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry and Forest supports ECOTROPHELIA Europe and ECOTROPHELIAFrance, two great events, highlighting:-the excellence of our training courses for careers in food,-the innovative capacity of our youth, future professionals of the food industry,-the valorization and sharing of cultures and food heritage, rich in their diversity.These values resonate with positive actions brought by the Food policy of the Ministry of Agriculture, FoodIndustry and Forest .Two of these areas are dedicated to improving the food supply chain and to research andinnovation.Within this programme, new relationships are forged between public and private partners, in particular aroundsectoral collective agreements in order to address important issues such as reducing the environmental impactor improving the nutritional quality and taste of food products.An initiative such as ECOTROPHELIA, which contributes to the competitiveness of food companies for the yearsto come, thus finds its natural place in the national program for food.Le Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt soutient ECOTROPHELIA Europe etECOTROPHELIA France, deux belles manifestations, mettant en exergue :• l’excellence de nos formations aux métiers de l’alimentation,• la capacité d’innovation de nos jeunes, futurs professionnels du secteur agroalimentaire,• la valorisation et le partage de cultures et de patrimoines alimentaires riches de leur diversité.Ces valeurs font écho aux actions concrètes portées par la politique de ’Alimentation du ministère del’agriculture, de l’agro-alimentaire et de la forêt, dont deux de ces axes sont consacrés à l’amélioration del’offre alimentaire et à la recherche-innovation.Au sein de ce programme, de nouvelles relations se tissent entre partenaires publics et privés, notammentautour d’accords collectifs de branche, de façon à répondre à des enjeux d’importance tels que la réductionde l’impact environnemental ou l’amélioration de la qualité nutritionnelle et gustative des produits.Une initiative comme ECOTROPHELIA, qui participe à la compétitivité des entreprises agroalimentaires pourles années futures, trouve ainsi naturellement sa place dans le programme national pour l’alimentation.Michel VAUZELLEPresident of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’AzurProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is a land of flavours with rich and varied terroirs and many products of controlled designation of origin.This quality is an important issue for our region, for its reputation but also for its economic development. The diversity of our gourmetrange is undoubtedly one of the strengths of our attraction to tourists. In a word, «eating well» is often synonymous with good health.To combine this expertise with important issues such as higher education, innovation, partnerships, etc.... The Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region supports ECOTROPHELIA and its international development through ECOTROPHELIA Europe. In addition to theseimportant issues and their positive effects in terms of employment and economic dynamism, the event has the merit of favouringthe creation of food products that meet the criteria of sustainable development. Along with industry sectors, universities and schools,agriculture and business, the Region actively encourages eco-innovation.The involvement of students in science and business higher education working towards new products that meet these requirementsis a sign of hope for the development of quality food. This is an issue of the highest order for our local production and the health ofour citizens.On the occasion of this fourth edition, the Region welcomes the expertise of all participants and wishes them the best of luck.Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur est une terre de saveurs dotée de terroirs riches et variés et de nombreux produits d’appellationsd’origine contrôlée. Cette qualité est un enjeu important pour notre région, pour sa notoriété mais également pour son développementéconomique. La diversité de notre palette gastronomique est sans conteste l’un des atouts de notre attractivité touristique. Enfin, le«bien-manger» est souvent synonyme de bonne santé.Pour l’association de ce savoir-faire avec des enjeux aussi importants que l’enseignement supérieur, l’innovation, les partenariats...,la Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur soutient ECOTROPHELIA et son développement international à travers ECOTROPHELIA Europe.Outre ces importants enjeux et leurs effets positifs en termes d’emploi et de dynamisme économique, la manifestation a le mérite deprivilégier la création de produits agroalimentaires respectant les critères du développement durable. Aux côtés des filières du secteur,des universités et des écoles, de l’agriculture et des entreprises, la Région encourage l’éco-innovation.L’implication des étudiants de formations supérieures scientifiques et commerciales en faveur de produits nouveaux répondant à cesexigences est un gage d’espoir pour le développement d’une alimentation de qualité. Il s’agit là d’un enjeu de tout premier ordre pournos productions locales et la santé de nos concitoyens.A l’occasion de cette 4e édition, la Région salue le savoir-faire de l’ensemble des participants et leur souhaite bonne chance.4243

PRESENTATIONOF THE OFFICIALPARTNERSClaude HAUTSenator, President of the General Council of VaucluseCreated in the Vaucluse region, the EcoTrophélia competition has quickly grown to a European level with theconstant support of the General Council. It is with great pride that I see today that EcoTrophélia meets thechallenge of the synergy between academia, research and the entire food chain.The loyalty of our engagement with EcoTrophélia can be explained naturally: the General Council of Vaucluse hasfor many years now made a clear commitment to and given financial support for agriculture, food and wine; thekey, emblematic drivers of our department despite their difficulties.Vaucluse is a land of culture, of flavours, of food heritage and also a welcoming place of meetings and as suchwe must be at the heart of the development of the industry of tomorrow, especially by incorporating the nowessential elements of sustainable development.Along with local producers and players across the whole industry, with the European Center for Fruit andVegetable Innovation and the City of Food, we believe that the future of our region lies in research, innovationand the development of know-how.We therefore hope that this great event and its winners will continue to shine a bright light on the talent andingenuity of young Europeans in the service of food innovation.Né sur les terres de Vaucluse, le concours ECOTROPHELIA a su rapidement, et avec le soutien constant duConseil général, se développer pour atteindre une échelle européenne. C’est donc avec une certaine fierté que jevois aujourd’hui ECOTROPHELIA réussir le pari de la synergie entre le monde de l’enseignement, les chercheurset l’ensemble de la filière agro-alimentaire.La fidélité de notre engagement aux côtés d’ECOTROPHELIA s’explique naturellement : le Conseil généralde Vaucluse a fait le choix depuis de nombreuses années de s’engager clairement et financièrement pouraccompagner les secteurs agricoles, viticoles et agro-alimentaires, des moteurs essentiels et emblématiques denotre département malgré les difficultés.Le Vaucluse, terre de cultures, de saveurs, de patrimoine agro-alimentaire mais aussi lieu d’accueil et derencontres, se doit d’être au cœur du développement de la filière de demain, en intégrant en particulier leséléments de développement durable désormais indispensables.Aux côtés des producteurs locaux, bien sûr, mais aussi de l’ensemble des acteurs de la filière, du Pôle Européend’Innovation Fruits et Légumes ou de la Cité de l’Alimentation, nous sommes convaincus que l’avenir de notreterritoire passe par la recherche, l’innovation et la valorisation des savoir-faire.Souhaitons donc à cette belle manifestation et à ses lauréats de continuer à porter haut et fort le talent etl’ingéniosité de la jeunesse européenne au service de l’innovation alimentaire.Marie-Josée ROIGPresident of the Urban Community of AvignonThe Urban Community of Grand Avignon pursues a policy of ambitious economic development based on the particular clusters, includingthe Fruits and Vegetables European Innovation Cluster (PEIFL), spearheading the agri-food sector in our country .Grand Avignon in fact brings together all the tools of development of this sector:• Large Companies: Naturex, Mc Cormick, Liebig• The competitiveness cluster PEIFL labelized PRIDES by the PACA Region.• The presence of major research centers: INRA, University of Science• The presence of numerous professional bodies in the industry: the IFRIA (Training for careers in food), CRITT (Technical CentrePACA), FRIAA PACA (Regional Federation of Industries Agri-Food)• Expressions of interest in the national fruit and vegetables sector, in particular the MIFFEL trade fair that takes place in October.All these players come together today as a booming Technological Pole : The Agroparc, located in the town of Avignon.Grand Avignon’s support of ECOTROPHELIA is therefore in direct continuity with this policy and enabling our community to be on theside of innovation and training in the food industry.La Communauté d’Agglomération du Grand Avignon poursuit une politique de développement économique ambitieuse s’appuyantnotamment sur les pôles de compétitivité et notamment le Pôle Européen d’Innovation Fruits et Légumes (PEIFL), fer de lance dusecteur agro-alimentaire sur notre territoire.Le Grand Avignon regroupe en effet l’ensemble des outils de développement de cette filière :• Grande Entreprises : Naturex, Mc Cormick, Liebig• Le Pôle de compétitivité PEIFL labélisé PRIDES par la Région PACA.• La présence d’importants centres de recherche : INRA, Université de Science• La présence de nombreux organisme professionnels de la filière : l’IFRIA (Formation aux métiers de l’agro-alimentaire), CRITT (Centretechnique PACA), la FRIAA PACA (Fédération régionale des Industries agroalimentaire)• Des manifestations d’intérêt national dans le secteur des fruits et légumes et en particulier le MIFFEL , salon destiné aux professionnelsqui se déroule en octobre.L’ensemble de ces acteurs se regroupe aujourd‘hui un Pôle Technologique en pleine expansion : Agroparc, situé sur la communed’Avignon.Le soutien du Grand Avignon à Trophelia s’inscrit donc dans la continuité directe de cette politique et permet à notre collectivité d’êtreau côté de l’innovation et de la formation dans le domaine agro-alimentaire.www.grandavignon.fr4445

PRESENTATIONOF THE OFFICIALPARTNERSNestlé Science & ResearchNestlé, founded in 1866, is the world’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company. With headquarters inVevey, Switzerland, Nestlé employs over 280,000 people, with factories and operations in almost every countryof the world.With unrivaled research and development capabilities, Nestlé has a rich heritage in food and nutrition science.Consumer health and wellness was the driving force for Henri Nestlé when he revolutionized infant feedingwith Nestlé’s first product, Farine Lactée. This tradition of consumer-centric innovation continues today, throughNestlé’s dynamic network of Research, Development and Technology Technology centres worldwide. Comprisedof over 5,000 people, the diverse expertise of the Nestlé Research Network provides the foundation for Nestlé torespond to ever-changing consumer and business needs.At the heart of this Nestlé Research Network lies the Nestlé Research Center (NRC), based in Lausanne,Switzerland, with additional locations worldwide. The world’s largest private food and nutrition research institute,the NRC is home to a staff of 700 people, with over 300 researchers from 50 nationalities, representing a diverserange of scientific competencies. The expertise of NRC scientists is complimented by a wide-reaching network ofexternal partners such as universities, private research institutes, hospitals and start-up companies.Nestlé scientists study all aspects of food – from Nutrition & Health and Food Science & Technology, to Pleasureduring Consumption and Quality & Safety – to translate science into products that bring meaningful benefits toconsumers everywhere.Nestlé’s global R&D Network, in addition to its extensive external collaborations, constitutes a robust researchpotential, second to none among food companies. Together, the scientific excellence and technical knowledge ofNestlé Science & Research helps fulfill Nestlé’s vision of Good Food, Good Life for all consumers.For more information about Nestlé Science & Research, its mission and ongoing research programs, please visitour website at www.research.nestle.com.Fondé en 1866, Nestlé est le leader mondial dans le domaine de la nutrition, de la santé et du bien-être. Lasociété, dont le siège est situé à Vevey, en Suisse, compte plus de 280 000 salariés avec des usines et filialesdans presque tous les pays du monde.Grâce à des compétences inégalées en recherche et développement, Nestlé possède un riche héritagescientifique en matière d’alimentation et de nutrition. La santé et le bien-être furent les moteurs d’Henri Nestlélorsqu’il révolutionna l’alimentation des nourrissons avec Farine Lactée, le premier produit Nestlé. Cette traditionde l’innovation orientée vers le consommateur perdure aujourd’hui encore, grâce à un réseau dynamique decentres de recherche, développement et technologie s’étendant à travers le monde. Composé de plus de 5 000personnes, l’éventail de compétences du réseau de recherche de Nestlé lui permet de répondre aux besoins enconstante évolution des consommateurs et des entreprises.Au cœur de ce réseau se trouve le Centre de Recherche Nestlé (CRN), basé à Lausanne, en Suisse, et possédantdivers unités délocalisées dans le monde. Le CRN, le plus grand institut de recherche nutritionnelle et alimentaireprivé au monde, héberge une équipe de 700 personnes, dont plus de 300 chercheurs de 50 nationalitésdifférentes représentant une grande diversité de compétences scientifiques. L’expertise des scientifiques duCRN est complétée par un vaste réseau de partenaires externes, parmi lesquels des universités, des instituts derecherche privés, des hôpitaux et des start-up.Les scientifiques de Nestlé étudient tous les aspects de l’alimentation afin que la science se reflète dans lesproduits qui apporteront des avantages indubitables aux consommateurs du monde entier. Cela va de lanutrition et la santé aux sciences et technologies de l’alimentation, en passant par le plaisir éprouvé lors de laconsommation, sans oublier la qualité et la sécurité.Outre son vaste réseau de collaborations externes, le réseau mondial de recherche et de développement deNestlé constitue un potentiel de recherche solide, qu’aucune autre société alimentaire n’est en mesure deconcurrencer. L’alliance de l’excellence scientifique et du savoir-faire technique de Nestlé Science & Researchcontribue à mettre en pratique la vision “Good Food, Good Life” (Manger bien pour vivre mieux) de Nestlé pourtous les consommateurs. Pour obtenir plus d’informations sur Nestlé Science & Research, sa mission et sesprogrammes de recherche en cours, consultez le site Web à l’adressewww.research.nestle.com.“EcoTroFood aims at improving access to eco-innovation information and knowledge for thefood industry, in particular SMEs and service providers”.A major part of the project consists of organizing “ECOTROPHELIA” competitions which arenational student food eco-innovation competitions followed by three European competitions, allintegrating sustainable development standards.The European ECOTROFOOD platform will enable the development and testing of new innovativepractices, support SMEs, and create start-ups. Via public-private partnerships companies will behelped to meet future requirements in terms of environmental standards at the European level.Furthermore it will enable SMEs to benefit from the possibilities and opportunities created bynew environmental concepts and create more effective links between research, entrepreneurshipand finance. Another aim is to make qualified young people with an interest in sustainabledevelopment, available to the food industry.ECO-INNOVATIONFOOD PRODUCTSCOMPETITIONUNIVERSITIESSMEFOOD INDUSTRY4647

www.ecotrophelia.euECOTROPHELIA EUROPE ORGANIZING COMMITTEEANIA - National Association of Food Industries - FranceFOODDRINK EUROPE - BelgiumCCI Vaucluse - Chamber of Commerce and Industry of VaucluseRue Pierre Bayle - BP 11548 - 84916 Avignon Cedex 9 - FranceContact:Mr. Dominique LadevèzeProject Coordinator EcoTroFooddladeveze@vaucluse.cci.frPhone: +33 (0) 4 865 592 11contact@ecotrophelia.euwww.ecotrophelia.euPrint on recycled paper. Création www.lavachenoiresud.com.