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Eurostars2: Partners to develop a nanofiber film to protect food

Country of Origin: South Korea
Reference Number: RDKR20170228006
Publication Date: 28 February 2017

Summary

A Korean retail and wholesale company for agricultural products is looking for partners to proceed with the Eurostars2 project. The SME intends to develop a nanofiber film for protecting food and extending the storage period. The company is searching for SME, R&D institutes, universities that specialize in agricultural product packing, food manufacturing, and distributing.

Description

A Korean SME specializes in the distribution of agricultural products. The SME is creating the total food service culture that encompasses agricultural products pre-treatment, food resource circulation, and food packaging. The SME is now working on developing a nanofiber film.

 The nanofiber film is to protect and deliver foods in top condition. It is a special type of film that absorbs O2 and discharges CO2. It can keep water, O2, and antibacterial materials inside the packaging. It will help keep farm products fresh and preserve foods for a long period of time. 

 The SME is seeking companies, research institutions, universities to cooperate in the development. The SME is interested in associations that have expertise in agricultural products packaging, nanofiber sheets, food manufacturing and distributing. 

Deadline for EOI: 14 July 2017

Deadline for Call: 14 September 2017

Project duration: 104 weeks

Advantages and Innovations

-provide good quality food

-extend the storing period

-efficient inventory management

Requested partner

Type of partner sought

-SME, R&D Institute, University, and Larger Company



Specific area of activity of partner

-Agricultural product packaging, Food manufacturer and distributor, nanofiber, machine equipment 



Tasks to be performed by the partner sought

-develop a special nanofiber film and software for the machine 

-manufacture a nanofiber film making machine