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CLARA TALENS, researcher at New Foods In the culinary world, innovation is key, and in Spain, an emerging trend is gaining ground: insects as food. Although still a relatively small minority, the use of insects in Spanish cuisine is arousing curiosity and debate, driven by sustainability and culinary creativity. Let’s see what role these unusual […]

RAÚL PRELLEZO, researcher at Sustainable Fisheries Management Fisheries management and economics are two areas that complement each other more than we think. In fact, economics should play a crucial role in fisheries management, as it is based on the paradigm of scarcity, of which fisheries is an example. And yet, the most important management measure […]

The recapture of a specimen monitored with an AZTI tag provides unprecedented data on the distribution of this little studied species in this oceanic region. The discovery highlights the importance of collaboration between sport fishermen and research centres to promote the conservation and sustainable management of fisheries. Pasaia, 6 November 2024– Recent recapture of a […]

Jaime Zufia, Head of Efficient and Sustainable processes at AZTI In the current context of climate change, the food industry plays a crucial role not only as a provider of essential goods, but also because, together with the rest of the food chain, it is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Food […]

Rogelio Pozo, CEO at AZTI Science does not have all the answers, but the best answers are always in science. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assesses on an objective, open and transparent basis scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the basis of human-induced climate change risk, its impacts and options for adaptation […]

Omic technologies are a set of advanced scientific tools that facilitate the study and analysis of the various molecular components of living organisms at a deep level. Each type of omics technology focuses on a specific class of biomolecules, such as genes, proteins, metabolites and more. These tools are fundamental to understanding how organisms function […]

DAVID SAN MARTÍN, researcher at Efficient and Sustainable Processes The generation of waste is complex as it relates to all stages of the food value chain. Of the almost 591 million tonnes of food (equivalent to 131 kg per inhabitant) wasted each year in the EU, around 10.4% comes from primary food production (agriculture, livestock, […]

GUILLEM CHUST, researcher at Global changes in marine ecosystems Lying in the shade of a Mediterranean pine tree during this long, leaden summer, I traced the outline of the fluttering wings of a pearly butterfly and wondered how this delicate lepidopteran could cause a tsunami on the other side of the world. Yes, I am […]

Andrea del Campo and Manuel González (experts in Operational Oceanography at AZTI) participated in the recent conference organised by Protecma, entitled ‘Methodologies and tools for the estimation and analysis of climate change risks in the coastal and marine environment’ with a presentation on the vulnerability and adaptation to the impact of climate change on the […]

150 experts will hold a two-day debate at Ficoba on the practical and scientific solutions for addressing the challenges of climate change Peter Ditlevsen, a professor at the Niels Bohr Institute at Copenhagen University, will give the opening lecture on the first day of the conference, speaking about the potential collapse of the Atlantic meridional […]

CARLOS BALD, researcher at Efficient and Sustainable Food Chain As the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, the question arises: how can we sustainably nourish this growing number of mouths? A pivotal part of the solution lies in embracing the blue economy, which emphasizes the sustainable use of ocean resources. Sustainability […]

Study of 21,000 marine animals finds many coastal regions are also at greater risk than previously realized Climate change and a range of other human impacts are putting marine animals at risk of extinction — even those living in almost pristine marine habitats and diverse coastal regions — reports a new study by Casey O’Hara […]

ANNA RUBIO and ASIER NIETO, researchers in the area of Operational Oceanography Operational oceanography is defined as a branch of physical oceanography that seeks to go beyond the simple study of the ocean. Its aim is to effectively predict the future conditions of the oceans, thus providing up-to-date and relevant information to various users of […]

Fish is recognised as an exceptional source of essential nutrients, but do you know which fish is the most suitable for you according to your specific needs? The European SEAwise project, led by the AZTI technology centre, has developed a personalised guide to help you make informed choices about which fish to include in your […]

Ulysses receives the URA award for its contribution to the protection of the sea The Bilbao Bizkaia Water Consortium held yesterday at the University of Deusto the gala of the third edition of its Lurra Bizkaia Sariak 2024 awards, which recognise people, entities and companies whose work stands out for its positive impact in the […]

CLARA TALENS. New Foods expert at AZTI The 3SLEKA project is aligned with the guidelines of the Euskadi 2030 Science, Technology and Innovation Plan, addressing the technological-digital, energy-climate and social and health transitions to move towards a more digital, green and inclusive Euskadi. Faced with the challenge of an ageing population, the project focuses on […]

3 pre-doctoral research positions and 3 positions for technologists. The initiative is focused on boosting and promoting training through participation in R&D&I initiatives in scientific-technological areas related to marine and food research. The Basque Government’s Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and the Environment has launched a new call for applications for the Ikertalent aid programme. […]

Innovation is the spark that drives the engine of progress in our societies and economies. In a world where global challenges such as the climate crisis and resource sustainability are increasingly pressing, the ability to generate new solutions and technologies is essential for present and future well-being. In this context, AZTI aspires to be a […]

The ecosystem approach to fisheries management that helps to achieve sustainable fish stocks and thus ensure the sustainability of fisheries, as well as the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, are fundamental pillars in AZTI’s response to the challenges of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). The CFP, oriented towards […]

AZTI and UnlocX & Co. signed a strategic collaboration agreement at Food4Future to promote innovation in the food sector. The agreement includes collaboration on major events such as SKS JAPAN2024 and Food 4 Future 2025, as well as co-creation programmes and research projects on food well-being and the interaction of food with artificial intelligence. Bilbao, […]

More than 100 people participated in the workshop organised by Life Ecoffeed to present its results. The project, which ends this March, has demonstrated the feasibility of using coffee by-products to produce ingredients for cattle and sheep feed. Derio, 25 March 2024.- On 21 March, the LIFE ECOFFEED project presented the results at a workshop […]

NEWFEED (Turn Food Industry By-products into secondary Feedstuffs via Circular-Economy Schemes) project has validated 3 value chains at Mediterranean level: Valorization grape stems (Case study 1, carried out in Spain) Valorization of oranges (Case study 2, carried out in Greece) Valorization of olive cake (Case study 3, carried out in Egypt) The three by-products have […]

MAITE ERAUSKIN-EXTRAMIANA. Sustainable fisheries management expert at AZTI Bycatch, the unintentional capture of unwanted species during fishing activities, is an ongoing concern for the conservation of marine biodiversity. To address this challenge, Europe has taken a major step forward in marine conservation by launching several initiatives, including the “Marine Beacon” project, funded by the Horizon […]

Naiara Rodríguez-Ezpeleta, researcher and marine genetics expert The last two decades have seen an unprecedented genetic revolution that has radically changed our ability to better quantify genetic diversity, understand connectivity between populations, identify environmental adaptations and define species-environment interactions. In addition, the continued development and democratisation of new DNA sequencing technologies has provided us with […]

PEDRO LIRIA, researcher at Operational Oceanography It is 10 years since the series of storms that shook the entire European Atlantic coast and caused serious damages. Donostia, Zarautz, Bermeo, Bakio and Elantxobe were especially hard hit. In the early months of 2014 occurred the “perfect storm”: in three months there were up to 8 storms […]

Data collected since 2010 show that birds are migrating further north. Study results suggest that individual flexibility may help with distribution shifts outside the breeding season, but the consequences of climate change for birds during breeding are still unknown The study, led by the universities of Oxford Liverpool, in collaboration with AZTI, IRBI, SEO/BirdLife and […]

Anna Rubio, Irene Ruiz, Ivan Manso (Operational Oceanography area) and Oihane Cabezas (Sustainable Fisheries Technologies area) The increasing frequency of accidents and emergencies at sea is one of the main reasons for having an operational oceanographic system that provides valuable information for managing marine pollution. A need that was recently reminded by the plastic pellets […]

The research, part of the European CoDiet project, aims to validate innovative diet tracking technologies to better understand the relationship between the food we eat and common diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer. By participating, you will not only help to improve knowledge of the impact of what we eat on our health, […]

BASQUE FOOD CLUSTER, TECNALIA and AZTI have launched the ViUtiFood project with the aim of increasing the shelf life of food, reducing waste and creating new business opportunities for companies in the Basque food chain. In the food sector’s efforts to reduce the amount of waste generated throughout the value chain, one of the main […]

The European MER-CLUB project led by AZTI has identified several bacterial isolates from marine sediments with the capacity to efficiently detoxify mercury in vitro in laboratory tests. The initiative ends in 2023 and has involved the participation of 7 partners from Spain, Sweden, Germany and France. Sukarrieta, 29 November 2023- Contamination of aquatic systems is […]

The technology centre publishes a comprehensive report that provides relevant data on the transformation of the oceans and their resources due to the climate crisis. Increases in temperature and sea level or changes in migration and species distribution are some of the effects that are being measured and monitored in order to make scientifically based […]

Kataluniako Onkologia Institutuko eta IDIBELLeko ikertzaile-talde batek, AZTI zentro zientifiko eta teknologikoaren laguntzarekin egindako ikerketa berri batek datuen berrikuspen eta eguneratze garrantzitsu bat eskaintzen du, elikadura-ohiturek eta hesteetako mikrobiotak minbiziaren prebentzioan funtsezko eginkizuna dutela frogatzen dutenak. Derio, 2023ko urriaren 18a– Oliba-olioa dieta mediterraneoko elikagai nagusietako bat da. Gainera, dieta mediterraneoa eta oliba-olioa osasunerako onuragarriak diren […]

On the 9th and 10th of October, part of the marine research team from AZTI carried out the first phase of the annual study on the regeneration of the Bilbao estuary on board the EKOCEAN Explorer. This phase consisted of sampling with a trawl net, minimising the stress on the fish caught, most of which […]

Search for innovative solutions for transparency in the food supply chain In order to contribute to creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem in the food supply chain domain, TITAN organises an Open Call for innovative solutions to select and fund eight pilots that will enhance the value of food supply chains through increased transparency. The […]

AINHOA CABALLERO, JOSEBA CASTRESANA and GORKA GABIÑA, Sustainable Fisheries Technologies Fishing for albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is closely linked to the migration of this species. Thus, the coastal bonito fishery is concentrated between late spring and early autumn, when this species migrates from oceanic areas of the North Atlantic towards the productive waters of the […]

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea Annual Scientific Conference (ICES ASC) took place in Bilbao from 11 to 14 September, hosted by AZTI. This event gathers marine scientists, managers and other stakeholders in marine scientific disciplines from around the world to meet, present and discuss the latest scientific advances in favour of […]

Fishing is one of the oldest human activities, and the resources of the sea have been a source of food practically from the beginning of our history. Since then, fishing has been an important part of our culture and economy. From basic fishing tools such as spears, nets and traps, fishing has gradually evolved into […]

An innovative solution that is revolutionising the brewing, food and aquaculture industry. David San Martín, Bruno Iñarra, Jone Ibarruri, Mónica Gutierrez, Ricard Fenollosa, Alicia Estevez, Jose Miguel Martínez, Anna-Maria De Smet and Jaime Zufía Beer production in Europe has surpassed 400 thousand hectolitres, consolidating it as a strategic economic sector. However, this production process generates […]

What are species distribution models? Species distribution models (SDMs) help us understand how species are distributed in space and how they might respond to changes in their environment. They are numerical tools that combine observations of the presence or abundance of species at known locations with information on the environmental and/or spatial characteristics of those […]

Bilbao, 25 May 2023. F4F – Expo FoodTech, an event organised by the company NEBEXT and the AZTI technology centre, has established itself as the largest European forum and one of the largest in the world on innovation and future trends for the food and beverage industry. With 8,372 congress participants and professionals from more […]

Having quality data on what is being fished is essential to estimate the species’ stocks and thus be able for sustainable fisheries management. In order to facilitate the identification of similar but different species and to obtain more precise information on the catches made, the data team of AZTI’s Sustainable Fisheries Management group has produced […]

MERCEDES CARO BURGOS, Food and Health  researcher Nutritional counseling in cancer Following a healthy diet provides health benefits, which has led to a recent increase in the demand for nutritional counseling by cancer patients. In oncology, moreover, nutritional monitoring allows patients to actively participate in their treatment and care. However, nutritional support does not usually […]

MER-CLUB is an ambitious scientific project which aims to tackle the issue of mercury pollution in marine sediments. Mercury pollution is a global problem with large environmental, socio-economic and health impacts.  The MER-CLUB project is developing a clean-up system based on bioremediation, a green technology which uses the potential of natural microbes to break down harmful […]

AINARA CANO and NEREA PEÑA, researchers at Food and Health The microbiota consists of all those microorganisms (commensals or pathogens/good or bad) found in a given environment, such as soil, water or other living organisms, and includes bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi and viruses. The term microbiome refers to the entire habitat, including these microbial communities, […]

In March, the Metro Bilbao Abando station will host a photographic exhibition of the most fascinating creatures that live in the mesopelagic zone The exhibition is part of AZTI’s work within the framework of the European SUMMER project, financed by the European Union, to deepen knowledge about the species living in this ecosystem Although scientific […]

The spread of antibiotic resistance and diseases caused by the presence of pathogens in food represent a global threat that affects human health, as well as animal health, agriculture, food safety and the environment. Globalization and climate change increase the risk of bacterial contamination, and the improper and excessive use of antibiotics, among other factors, […]

PAULA JAUREGI, Ikerbasque senior researcher working on Efficient and sustainable processesCARLOS BALD, senior researcher working on Efficient and sustainable processes The protein transition is a reality. Searching for and integrating alternative protein sources into our daily lives is a necessity that represents great opportunities but which, at the same time, faces great challenges. AZTI researchers […]

The Spanish tuna freezer sector is highly committed to sustainability. That is why, for years, extensive collaboration has been taking place between the fleet and AZTI to seek solutions that minimise the possible unwanted impacts of fishing activity. The collaboration between industry and science aims to guarantee the long-term sustainability of natural resources through the […]

UNESCO speaks of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers as the jobs of the future, the ones that drive innovation, social welfare, inclusive growth and sustainable development.However, interest in these fields seems to be declining in general and remains even lower for girls. Now that we count more girls attending school than ever before, […]

IRENE RUIZ researcher at Marine Technologies and MANUEL GONZÁLEZ principal researcher at Operational Oceanography Bathymetry is the measurement and graphic representation of the shape or relief of underwater surfaces. These surfaces include the seabed as well as the bottoms of watercourses, reservoirs, etc. Simplifying a more or less complex problem depending on the dimensions of […]

From techniques for converting seafood side-streams into new ingredients and sorting technology for herring off-cuts to cost efficient solutions for prolonging the shelf life of side-streams significantly as well as tools to optimise the use of side-streams in production will be some of the presented solutions at the conference. The conference “Get more value from […]

NOELIA DA QUINTA and ANA B. BARANDA, researchers at New Foods and Consumer Behaviour Today’s consumers have more and more shopping options, as well as new influences on their decision making when it comes to choosing products to consume. In a world where customer empowerment is continuously increasing and the service landscape is changing, companies […]

To innovate is to improve what already exists, providing new options that respond to the needs of people and companies. This is the focus of the innovation we carry out at AZTI, what drives us and what a great team of professionals work on. There are occasions when this work is recognised, motivating us even […]

Reducing food waste is essential. According to Eurostat data, around 57 million tonnes of food waste (127 kg per inhabitant) is annually generated in the European Union with an associated market value estimated at €130 billion. And beyond the economic cost, we have to add the environmental cost of food production, as food production generates […]

¿Qué relación tienen nutrición y cáncer? El cáncer es una enfermedad muy presente en nuestras vidas, no en vano, es una de las principales causas de muerte en España. Afortunadamente, a día de hoy se habla de una tasa media de recuperación de un 57% y todo indica que esa tasa se irá incrementando a […]

BRUNO IÑARRA, DAVID SAN MARTÍN, JONE IBARRURI, JORGE FERRER and NAGORE LUENGO, Efficient and Sustainable Food Chain We recently had the opportunity to validate on an industrial scale a circular economy solution to valorise grape stems within the European Prima NEWFEED project. The validation of the solution is a fundamental part of the process. It […]

Environmental DNA is the DNA collected from the environment, that is, from environmental samples, such as for example seawater. Seawater samples contain small organisms such as bacteria and phytoplankton, but also traces of larger organisms, in form of cells, tissues, or scales released by fish. By filtering several litres of seawater, these traces can be […]

Anna Rubio, coordinator of the Operational Oceanography area, talks to us about the importance of monitoring the sea. Why should the sea be monitored? The sea is a very important element in our lives, especially for those of us who live near the coast and for those who depend directly on the resources that the […]

AZTI is delighted to announce their participation in a new Horizon Research and Innovation Action called GIANT LEAPS. This EU-funded project aims to accelerate the transition from animal-based to alternative dietary proteins. This dietary shift is key to reducing the footprint of our food system in terms of environmental impacts and improving the health and […]

Using electronic tags, the technology centre has obtained the first scientific evidence of the complete migration of juvenile albacore between two consecutive years, providing information on their overwintering destination. The information collected provides fishery-independent data on the biology and ecology of the species and contributes to improved fisheries management. The monitoring is part of the […]

La digitalización ofrece soluciones a muchos sectores, y la pesca es uno de ellos. Pero, sea el sector que sea, para que el proyecto sea un éxito tiene que haber colaboración. A continuación, explicamos un caso práctico: el desarrollo de la máquina contadora de anchoas con visión artificial. Digitalisation offers solutions for many fields, and […]

AZTI technology centre is collaborating with the academic editorial Elsevier and the Association of Estuarine and Coastal Sciences in the organisation of the 59th edition of the ECSA conference From 5 to 8 September, the capital of Gipuzkoa will become a meeting point for the scientific community specialising in marine environmental conservation, with nearly 500 […]

ION LUIS ABAD, LAURA ALONSO and ANDERS LANZÉN, researchers at Marine Ecosystems Functioning Coastal and estuarine ecosystems are highly complex and threatened by various human activities such as eutrophication (excess input of inorganic nutrients), industrial pollution, hydrological alteration or climate change. The regulations we have today to protect these ecosystems are based on biological indicator […]

The AZTI technology centre has developed a new technological solution for the Serrats canning company that optimises resources and reduces the environmental impact associated with the tuna cooking process. Thanks to brine regeneration technology, 90% of the brine can be reused in the process, which improves the use of raw materials, while at the same […]

In Washington, D.C. on 13 July, the European Union, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cabo Verde, Morocco, South Africa and the United States signed a new All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Declaration. AZTI researcher María C. Uyarra attended the event and spoke on behalf of GES4SEAS project. GES4SEAS is coordinated by AZTI and will officially start on […]

ANA BARANDA, Novel Foods researcher Any visit to the greengrocers (or fruit sections at supermarkets) reveals a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, many of which are not seasonal foods. As a result, not only have we forgotten which are seasonal and which are not, but we have also stopped considering the benefits of eating […]

Four AZTI women researchers are among the top 5,000 women working in Spanish institutions. This is according to the study carried out by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in its first ranking of the 5,000 Spanish and foreign women scientists doing research in Spanish organisations. This ranking has been carried out according to the […]

Marina Santurtún, market manager for sustainable fisheries and oceans, was a panelist at the 15th round of informal consultations on the UN Fish Stocks Agreement on the implementation of the ecosystem approach to fisheries management.These sessions are a key factor in determining the future of fisheries and Santurtún’s participation, invited by the Ministry of Agriculture, […]

The application of artificial intelligence, personalised nutrition and how to gain consumer confidence will be some of the key issues to be discussed by experts from the technology centre. The Food 4 Future-Expo FoodTech international fair, organised by AZTI and Nebext, will be held from 17 to 19 May at the Bilbao Exhibition Center (BEC!) […]

MARINA SANTURTUN, Sustainable Fisheries and Oceans Market Director, and ARANTZA MURILLAS, Researcher on Sustainable Fisheries Management Historically, the marine ecosystem has been exploited to meet humanity’s essential needs such as food, fuel and shelter. Over time, this exploitation has gone beyond basic needs to include other needs related to human well-being. Fisheries ecosystem services The […]

FOOD4SENIOR is an EIT Food co-funded project that aimed to develop innovative value-added fish, meat and plant-based products for European senior consumers. Below we explain the main highlights of the project. Senior citizens have special food needs Over 65 years citizens represent the single fastest growing demographic group in Europe (30% of people will be […]

MIGUEL ROMEO, Food Quality and Safety researcher A challenge test is the premeditated and controlled contamination of a food with a target micro-organism. These tests allow us to assess health risks to consumers and, when necessary, to determine the appropriate time period for safe consumption. Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on […]

PEDRO LIRIA, IRATI EPELDE, ASIER NIETO researchers and ARITZ ABALIA PhD student in the area of Operational Oceanography Knowing the wave conditions and being able to measure the height of the breaking wave is very important in order to establish the level of impact of waves on the coast during storms. However, this is not […]

AZTI and all its workers are deeply concerned about the war in Ukraine and the impact it is having on the civilian population in the affected regions. War, violence, the death of innocent people… can never be the solution. As strong supporters of the Sustainable Development Goals, we put people at the centre and defend […]

The ocean twilight zone (also known as mesopelagic zone) is the oceanic layer between 200 and 1000 metres deep. The main characteristic of this area is that there is not enough light to carry out photosynthesis, so there is no algae. It occupies from the Arctic to the Antarctic Ocean and around the world. It […]

MARINA SANTURTÚN Sustainable Fisheries and Oceans Market Manager and AINHOA CABALLERO Marine Technologies researcher To understand the future of fisheries and what the fisheries of the future will be like, we must think about the global changes the planet is facing. The effect of carbon in our atmosphere, due to the burning of fossil fuels, […]

Food 4 Future hosts the second edition of the Foodtech Startup Forum, which will bring together more than 200 international startups in an exclusive 4,000 square metre space With a specific programme for the three days, participating startups will be able to present their innovations and solutions to investors and corporate ventures, and participate in […]

The AZTI technology centre and the University of Leuven have developed ENVIROSCORE, an environmental labelling system that enables easy recognition of the degree of environmental sustainability of food and beverages at point of sale. The label is based on the Product Environmental Footprint approved by the European Commission and underwent a rigorous validation process before […]

ITZIAR TUEROS, Food and Health Coordinator Food is a great ally for people with cancer. The latest technologies and advances in the foodtech sector have achieved considerable progress in the nutrition of patients and, consequently, in their quality of life. We talked to Itziar Tueros, Food and Health coordinator, about how foodtech and cancer is […]

This dataset contains information of seven species of white fish: turbot (Psetta maxima), panga (Pangasius hypophthalmus), alaskan pollock (Theragra chalcograma), tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), sole (Solea solea, wild and Soleasenegalensis, farmed), seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), and cod (Gadus morhua), collected during 3 years. For each sample, the NIR spectra (from 900 to 1650 nm) were collected with […]

ANA BARANDA and CLARA TALENS, researchers at New Foods Upcycling is defined as the “reuse of discarded materials resulting in an increase in their ‘value’”. Most often, it also refers to the fact that unused material moves up the hierarchy of its value chain and thus back into the system. In the case of food […]

Food 4 Future – Expo Foodtech will hold its second edition in Bilbao, Spain, from May 17 to 19 with the Netherlands as guest country to redefine the business model of the agri-food industry and produce food in a sustainable and healthy way F4F2022 has presented for the first time a new space dedicated to […]

MERCEDES CARO, SARA ARRANZ and ITZIAR TUEROS, Food and Health researchers There are many health benefits of fish, as many scientific studies have shown. Many studies link fish consumption (at least two servings a week) with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, depression and all-cause and cancer mortality. Three reasons to include fish in your (and your family’s) […]

BIOMAN (spring-May) and JUVENA (summer and early autumn-September) campaigns, carried out in the Bay of Biscay, are meant to improve knowledge for the management of fish species. Over the years, these campaigns have acquired an ecosystemic scope to respond to the demands for information and knowledge of different environmental policies and legislation of the European […]

Technology centre AZTI has participated in the development of a new genetic method to guarantee the origin of mussels. The study aims to fight fraud and raise consumer awareness of the importance of labelling and traceability of fish products. The techniques developed have been carried out within the framework of the European project SEATRACES, financed […]

The oceans cover 71% of the planets’ surface, and more of the 95% of underwater life remains unexplored. Since they are an immense source of materials, energy and ecosystem services it is no surprise that coastal areas and marine activities play a crucial role now and in the future of the European Union and its […]

An international survey reveals that innovations in the catering and restaurants sector in the wake of the pandemic have boosted consumer confidence in the sector. Within the agri-food sector as a whole, agriculture continues to lead the way in terms of trust. Transparency technology based on blockchain tops the list of top-rated suggested solutions to […]

The estimate for biomass in 2021 is slightly below the average of the historical series of the study, which is conducted every year by the AZTI technology centre. The data obtained guarantee an average recruitment for the 2022 fishing season. The Basque Government, promoter of this initiative, values positively the data that reinforces the good […]

AZTI researcher David San Martín will be part of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Waste (FLW), an initiative promoted by the European Commission with the aim of preventing food waste, for the next 5 years. The platform’s committee of experts is made up of 45 members from all over Europe, 7 of whom […]

AZTI once again has among its research staff the most cited scientists in their field. The list of Highly Cited Researchers published annually by Clarivate Analytics, the well-known company for the analysis and compilation of scientific publications includes Ángel Borja, AZTI’s expert in Environmental Management of Seas and Coasts, in its list once again this […]

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health problems of our century, with prevalence increasing at an alarming rate. At nation level, 35% of children between ages 8 and 16 are over the recommended weight, of whom 20.7% are overweight and 14.2% obese, with those living in lower socio-economic families most affected. This, […]

ROGELIO POZO, CEO at AZTI Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has proposed a 55% reduction in EU pollutant emissions by 2030. We face a huge challenge, but there is reason to be optimistic: the vision of “sustainability” can be applied to all areas of human activity. It is a great challenge that should guide […]

ROGELIO POZO, CEO of AZTI and GUILLEM CHUST, head of the Climate Change area in Oceans and Coasts at AZTI. After a Climate Summit in Glasgow with more expectations than relevant agreements, many unknowns remain as to how the international response will be to the climate challenges facing the planet. Rogelio Pozo and Guillem Chust […]

AZTI leads EthiChain, an EIT Food funded project focused on the development and validation of an innovative rapid DNA analysis systems to allow verification of presence of unwanted species in food with ethical concerns (vegan, Halal and Kosher) Obtained results will be digitized and directly integrated into company´s traceability system The EthiChain turning point solution will […]

FÉLIX AMÁRITA, ALEJANDRO BARRANCO, AMAIA EREÑO and HUGO CUNHA-SILVA, food safety and integrity area What are they and what happens when pesticides are present in food? Pesticides are chemicals made from toxic compounds that prevent the development of pests (animals, plants or micro-organisms). This ability to control pests increases crop productivity, which is why pesticides […]

GUILLEM CHUST, Head of Climate Change in Oceans and Coasts I watch in astonishment as we rush to predict and retreat from the danger of waves on the Donostia promenade, lava on La Palma, or a hurricane in Florida, and in the same time see our inaction in the face of slow but gradual climate […]

ALMUDENA FONTÁN, researcher of Functioning of marine ecosystems, climate change, data observation and environmental impact Long-term ocean monitoring programs are essential to accurately analyze and quantify ocean climate variability. The ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) combines decades of ocean observations across the ICES North Atlantic region […]

Systematic observation of the sea and its evolution is vital to understand the effects of climate change on the ocean, the coast and the marine resources, as it helps to define adaptation strategies and establish mitigation measures. For this observation to be effective and to obtain more indicators, it is very important to have the […]

Researcher Dorleta García has been appointed vice-chair of the Advisory Committee of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). In addition, the researcher Haritz Arrizabalaga has been appointed vice-president of the Standing Committee on Research and Statistics of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). These appointments represent further […]

ANDERS LANZÉN, ION ABAD, LEIRE GARATE marine ecosystem functioning researchers Environmental monitoring is essential to understand the consequences of the impacts that people exert on the coast, impacts such as eutrophication, industrial pollution and hydrological alteration. Monitoring allows us to measure the level of pollutants and the biodiversity that is affected and doing so in […]

The combination of personalised nutrition and sport is on the rise. In the same way that we assume that in order to attend a race with dignity it is essential to train for running, it is just as important to be aware that planning your diet can be as or more decisive than the mere […]

The work, carried out with the support of the LIFE Integrated Urban Klima 2050 project, detects alterations associated with climate change and an increase in extreme events. In addition, the results indicate that the warming of the sea and air has had an impact on the benthic community of the Basque coast. Knowledge of the […]

Feeding the world’s population is a growing challenge, so research into alternative protein sources will play a key role for the food industry. CLARA TALENS and MÓNICA IBARGÜEN , New Food Researchers It is often said, but it is a reality for which we have to find how to adapt: feeding the nearly 10 billion […]

New study published in Nature Sustainability provides the first complete diagnosis of the origin and nature of the litter dumped into the ocean. The collaboration between research institutions and NGOs from 10 countries has allowed the identification of the most polluting products for the main aquatic ecosystems on a global scale, a much-needed information for […]

Phages or bacteriophages are organisms that infect and destroy target bacteria. The consumption of poultry food products has been commonly linked to Campylobacter infections, which generates a strong demand for novel strategies to control this pathogen from farm to table. The C-SNIPER project is devoted to the development of an innovative, natural, and efficient bacteriophage-based […]

Bilbao will host Food 4 Future – ExpoFoodTech, between June 15 and 17, which will bring together the most innovative business experiences, the latest scientific advances and development of food and beverage products trends that will transform the sector in the coming years This event has Basque Government and Bilbao City Council support, additionally to […]

AZTI and the University of Leuven have developed ENVIRO-SCORE ®, a label that makes it easy to recognise the degree of environmental sustainability of food and beverages at the salepoint The label is based on the Environmental Product Footprint methodology, approved by the European Commission, and has undergone a rigorous validation process before being launched […]

Cancer treatments can have adverse effects on eating. Many people with cancer experience symptoms such as dysphagia, loss of taste, bad taste in the mouth, metallic taste, mouth sores, vomiting, or loss of appetite at some point. These symptoms affect between 30-85% of patients undergoing cancer treatments, particularly those suffering from gastrointestinal tract cancers (oesophagus, […]

Why is it important to promote and alternative proteins and make them known? What is the common ground between legislative experts, researchers, and representatives of the food industry? The development of alternative proteins has emerged as one of the main fields of food innovation in Europe. But are consumers ready to introduce new or unfamiliar […]

One in four people in Spain are not willing to cut back on consumption of red meat and most are absolutely sure that insects are not a protein source they want to consume, indicates a study conducted by AZTI The survey of the eating preferences of 1,500 European consumers is part of the European Future […]

Campylobacteriosis is the most frequently reported food-borne illness in Europe, and the increase of antibiotic resistance makes it critical to develop novel non-antibiotic based strategies to reduce Campylobacter risk within the EU poultry sector. C‑SNIPER has developed an innovative and natural solution, based on the use of bacteriophages, for the biocontrol of Campylobacter in the […]

The SARETU project, promoted by the Bermeo Tuna World Capital Association, aims to recycle abandoned fishing gear that accumulates in the oceans The initiative will allow waste to be reused and greenhouse gas emissions to be reduced, but will also make it possible to test the viability of a local industry dedicated to recycling fishing […]

IV Cross-border Congress on Climate and Coastal Change, Uhinak, to be held on 4 and 5 November in Ficoba (Irun) The current health crisis resulting from COVID-19, as well as criteria of prudence and responsibility, have led to the decision to move this meeting that was going to be held from 30 September to 1 […]

A new EIT food project called Smart Tags has recently started. The aim of the project is to increase consumer trust towards food products and systems by sharing information about the value chains, during the whole life-cycle of the products. The project will provide consumers and suppliers with an interactive connection, by using so called […]

The aim of the MER-CLUB project is to develop a technology based on the use of marine bacteria that have the capacity to degrade a toxic mercury compound that bio-accumulates in the trophic network, and thus improve the marine environment quality. The initiative led by the AZTI technology centre was launched in late 2019, with […]

NAGORE PICAZA. Experta en innovación tecnológica de AZTI ¿Como está cambiando el consumo en estos tiempos de confinamiento? ¿Retornaremos a nuestros hábitos una vez pase la crisis? ¿Qué oportunidades se vislumbran, ahora y post-COVID-19? La crisis sanitaria del COVID-19 que estamos viviendo a nivel mundial ha hecho que de la noche a la mañana cambiemos […]