Alimentaria Open Innovation Challenge 2026

23 – 26 Mar 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

ChallengeUpdated on 27 January 2026

Smart & Sustainable Packaging for Extra Virgin Olive Oil

COMUNICATION MANAGER at NOVACOOP MEDITERRANEA

LLEIDA, Spain

About

Identify the most suitable packaging options—linked to potential suppliers—based on logistical requirements, consumer profiles, sustainability criteria (especially unit weight), and other key factors, with the aim of delivering maximum value and transparent information to consumers.

This challenge involves analysing and determining which type of packaging enables:

• Minimising the carbon footprint (sustainable packaging)
• Extending product shelf life (efficient packaging)
• Preserving the organoleptic and health-related properties of extra virgin olive oil (quality packaging)
• Incorporating relevant, value-added information for consumers on sensitive aspects such as traceability, origin, production process, health or nutrition (smart packaging)
• Maintaining a competitive cost, consistent with the defined cost structure

This focus area can become a clear differentiating factor, aligned with a strategic vision of sustainability, environmental responsibility and commitment to the consumer.

Topic

  • IOT
  • Big Data
  • Blockchain
  • Foodtech
  • Sustainability
  • Healthy foods
  • Sustainable packaging
  • Disruptive packaging
  • Food processing
  • New tastes and eating experiences
  • Clean label
  • Food innovation
  • Natural Food Ingredients
  • Food engineering
  • Food manufacturing
  • Taste

Type

  • Free tools/sharing resources
  • Co-development
  • Access to customers

Organisation

NOVACOOP MEDITERRANEA

Corporation

LLEIDA, Spain

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