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Pablo de Olavide Group

Meet our partner: Universidad Pablo de Olavide (UPO). Presentation of their role and expertise in Purple4Life

The Cell Biology Group at the Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) is working on research in the Andalusian Centre for Developmental Biology. Its research is based on different aspects of Coenzyme Q (CoQ) biology from its synthesis and rare mitochondrial diseases associated with mutations in the proteins involved in its synthesis to the role of CoQ on antioxidant protection, chronic diseases and aging.

admin|Nov 1, 2025|0

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Fraunhofer IMTE advances functional aquafeed innovation using purple bacteria. In Purple4Life, the team evaluates purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) as a circular, health-promoting ingredient for sustainable fish farming, demonstrating nutritional, physiological, and environmental benefits that support a transition towards greener aquaculture.

admin|Nov 1, 2025|0

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Meet our partner: Imperial College London. Presentation of their role and expertise in Purple4Life

Fraunhofer IMTE advances functional aquafeed innovation using purple bacteria. In Purple4Life, the team evaluates purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) as a circular, health-promoting ingredient for sustainable fish farming, demonstrating nutritional, physiological, and environmental benefits that support a transition towards greener aquaculture.

admin|Oct 27, 2025|0

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Meet our partner: Fraunhofer IMTE. Presentation of their role and expertise in Purple4Life

Fraunhofer IMTE advances functional aquafeed innovation using purple bacteria. In Purple4Life, the team evaluates purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) as a circular, health-promoting ingredient for sustainable fish farming, demonstrating nutritional, physiological, and environmental benefits that support a transition towards greener aquaculture.

admin|Oct 20, 2025|0

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Meet our partner: NOFIMA. Presentation of their role and expertise in Purple4Life

NOFIMA demonstrates purple bacteria as a sustainable feed ingredient for salmonids. Through comprehensive feeding trials at Europe's leading aquaculture research institute, the team validates PPB benefits for fish health, fillet quality, and sustainable aquaculture.

admin|Oct 13, 2025|0

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Meet our partner: Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain)

UCLouvain will validate purple bacteria as safe and effective health-promoting food. Through clinical trials at Belgium’s unique Center of Investigation in Clinical Nutrition platform, the team will demonstrate the benefits of PPB for human nutrition, particularly for elderly populations requiring bioactive supplementation.

admin|Oct 6, 2025|0

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Meet our partner: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

TU Delft develops smart, energy-efficient purple bacteria cultivation systems. In Purple4Life, the team pioneers discontinuous lighting strategies and metabolic flexibility to reduce costs and environmental impact, making sustainable protein production economically viable.

admin|Sep 29, 2025|0

Purple4Life Featured in Aquaculture Europe Magazine

Purple4Life Featured in Aquaculture Europe Magazine

The Purple4Life project has taken an exciting step forward with the article publication of its work in Aquaculture Europe (Vol. 50, Issue 2, September 2025).

admin|Sep 20, 2025|0

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Meet our partner: University of Antwerp (UAntwerp)

The University of Antwerp pioneers purple phototrophic bacteria for proteins, pigments, and vitamins. As leader in Purple4Life, UAntwerp bridges lab and industry with advanced bioreactors, analytics, and global networks to build a sustainable circular bioeconomy.

admin|Sep 18, 2025|0

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How does Purple4Life contribute to sustainability and circular bioeconomy?

Purple4Life turns agri-food waste into proteins, vitamins, carotenoids, bioplastics and energy using purple bacteria, while treating water. Integrated in existing plants, it cuts energy and CO2, upcycles waste, and advances a circular, local, economically viable bioeconomy. With measurable impact

admin|Sep 15, 2025|0

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What are Purple Non-Sulphur Bacteria (PNSB) and why do they matter?

Purple4Life uses purple non-sulfur bacteria - light-driven, anaerobic microbes - to turn industrial sidestreams into value: CoQ10, carotenoids, high-quality protein, rare lipids, PHAs and H2, while cleaning water and using CO2. A circular, local biorefinery turning waste into wealth.

admin|Sep 8, 2025|0

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Flowchart of the PURPLE4LIFE project showing four connected research axes: (1) Purple bacteria production for coenzyme Q10 and carotenoids, (2) Human health studies, (3) Fish feed development, and (4) Societal impact including sustainability, communication, and regulation. Includes partner logos and arrows illustrating interactions between axes.

What is Purple4Life? Objectives, scope, mission

Purple4Life is a €3.7M EU project proving purple phototrophic bacteria can turn industrial sidestreams (molasses, wastewater, CO2) into food/feed (CoQ10, carotenoids). Targets: 100 kg pilot, -50% energy, -20–40% CO2. Scope: lab→pilot→market; mission: circular bio-ingredients.

admin|Sep 1, 2025|0

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Purple4Life Spotlight with CBE JU

Purple4Life is a €3.7M EU project proving purple phototrophic bacteria can turn industrial sidestreams (molasses, wastewater, CO2) into food/feed (CoQ10, carotenoids). Targets: 100 kg pilot, -50% energy, -20–40% CO2. Scope: lab→pilot→market; mission: circular bio-ingredients.

admin|Aug 26, 2025|0

Purple4Life Kicks Off: A European Project Harnessing Purple Bacteria for Sustainable Food Systems

The European project Purple4Life officially launched with its first in-person meeting on June 10–11, 2025, at the University of Mons (UMONS) in Belgium. This kick off event brought together representatives from the 12 participating institutions across seven...

Purple4Life|Jun 16, 2025|0

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University of MONS

Purple4Life Officially Launches with Kick-off Meeting in Mons

The European project Purple4Life officially began its journey with a kick-off meeting held on 10–11 June 2025 in the city of Mons, Belgium. Over two days, members of the consortium came together for the first time to initiate this ambitious initiative focused on...

Purple4Life|May 2, 2025|0

Purple4Life

Horizon Europe Project

Grant Agreement No. 101212806
Project duration: June 2025 – May 2029

Funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.

Coordinator

Université de Mons (UMONS), Belgium

Contact: info@purple4life.eu

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