Potential market for by-products from agricultural cooperatives in Catalonia

Analysis of the market potential of by-products from Catalan agricultural cooperatives, promoting the circular bioeconomy. Identification of opportunities to valorize these resources, promoting sustainability and generating new innovative business models in the sector.

Location

Catalonia

Year of Start

2021

Beneficiaries

Agricultural cooperatives of Catalonia and the Federació de Cooperatives Agràries de Catalunya

Service

By-products Market Analysis

Project description

This project focused on analyzing the potential market for by-products generated by agricultural cooperatives in Catalonia, with the aim of identifying opportunities within the circular bioeconomy. The goal was to find innovative business models that would allow the valorization of these resources and the promotion of sustainability.

An exhaustive analysis, both quantitative and qualitative, was carried out on the by-products generated by the member cooperatives. Their possible applications in various industrial sectors were studied, seeking to maximize their value and promote the circular economy.

Results obtained

  • Detailed identification of the types and volumes of by-products generated by the cooperatives.
  • Exhaustive analysis of the possible applications of these by-products in the circular bioeconomy.
  • Identification of market opportunities for the valorization of by-products.
  • Characterization of the consumption potential of products derived from the circular bioeconomy in the territorial and industrial context of Catalonia.

To highlight

  • Identification of new business opportunities.
  • Promotion of the circular economy in the agricultural sector.
  • Valorization of agricultural by-products.