Webinar: Introduction to fermentation - unlocking the potential of sidestreams

About the webinar

This webinar will introduce the basics of fermentation and demonstrate how this technology can be used to upcycle a wide range of food sidestreams. You will learn about the fundamental principles behind fermentation, different fermentation processes, and see practical examples of how companies have successfully created value from underutilized resources. The webinar will also provide insights into key considerations for getting started with fermentation in your own business.

Participant profile

This webinar is relevant for any company new to fermentation or exploring the idea of using their side streams for fermentation.

About the Food Upcycling project

The purpose of the project is to assist companies in converting underutilized side streams from food production into valuable, marketable products, thereby reducing food waste and lowering environmental and climate impacts, while strengthening the competitiveness of Danish food producers and associated industries, such as process and technology suppliers and transporters.

Outcome

• A fundamental introduction to fermentation and its historical significance
• Knowledge about different types of fermentation and key microorganisms
• Insight into how to assess whether your sidestreams are suitable for fermentation
• Inspiration from concrete examples of upcycling through fermentation
• Opportunity to share your own challenges and receive feedback from experts

Webinar agenda

Practical info

This webinar is structured into four different topics and consists partly of presentations from leading food experts at DTI and partly of small exercises and polls for the participants. At the end of the webinar, a Q&A session will be held with the webinar hosts about fermentation and the Food Upcycling project. The webinar will be conducted in Danish, but some presentations will be in English.

Presenters

Presentation: Microorganisms and reactors

Presentation: Food safety