In biogas production, the drying of biomass is one of the most energy-intensive stages. The Pressurised Superheated Steam Drying (PSSD) method, developed by Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), enables efficient energy use, a closed-loop process and heat recovery. RISE has…
Every year, significant quantities of waste and by-products containing nutrients are generated in Finland. Making more efficient use of these would reduce dependence on imported fertilisers and strengthen security of supply and food security. According to a recent study, public…
As Kristinestad prepares for major investments in data centres, energy infrastructure and other industrial activities, the town is also confronting a challenge with growing global relevance: how can waste heat be transformed from an overlooked by-product into a valuable resource?…
Up to one-third of all table potatoes in Finland are grown in Kristinestad and the surrounding area. However, a very large portion of the potato harvest goes to waste. About one-fifth of the potatoes are unsuitable for consumption, for example,…
The new training guide explains how directing manure to a biogas plant and using recycled nutrients can be an economic opportunity for farms, what data farms should collect, and what factors to consider during contract negotiations. The training guide by…
In the coming years, Kristinestad could see a massive supply of heat become available to various businesses. This heat comes from the excess waste heat generated by the cooling systems of hydrogen production facilities and a data center. Greenhouses, fish…
The Swedish startup Seaqure Labs AB is receiving 50,000 euros from Ålandbanken to develop fungal protein as a substitute for fishmeal. Fishmeal is produced from fish caught in the Baltic Sea and is used in animal feed. The project reduces…
Current animal-based by-products contain significant amounts of nutritionally valuable components. In the food system of the future, the goal is both to reduce the generation of by-products by finding new uses for raw materials and, on the other hand, to…
The CBE JU has signed funding agreements with 24 new projects. The funded consortia, comprising 332 beneficiaries from 32 countries, will receive €172 million to promote the expansion of competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe and bring new sustainable products…
There has been much discussion in Finland regarding the decision by Helen, a major energy company based in Helsinki, to import cashew nut shells from the Ivory Coast to supplement its fuel portfolio for the upcoming heating season. Maiju Westergren,…