Food Agroecology
A division of the Center involved in the study of the environment and the changes having an impact on it, hence its action on food availability.
This division aims to promote plant and animal production as well as local products.
It contributes to the development of techniques for the proper management of resources, the reduction of the quantity of waste and losses generally resulting from the deterioration of products occurring during the production, transformation and distribution processes.
Research topics
Valorisation is any transformation of industrial food residues or by-products with a view to reintroducing them to the market as new ingredients or as new products. In addition, it is the reuse, recycling or any other action aimed at obtaining, from animal or vegetable waste, reusable materials.
Each recovery process saves raw materials and contributes directly to respecting and safeguarding the environment. The concept of waste recovery was born from the idea that the company must consider its waste as a resource to be exploited and not as
scrap to be disposed of.
Local products are regional and seasonal agri-food products such as vegetables, fruits, cheeses…which represent a geographical particularity. These products are better and good for health, local food has a unique taste because it is eaten fresh and does not contain industrial products.
Local products are available close to the consumer with fewer pesticides and fewer substances harmful to health. Opening up to the national and international market is the greatest challenge for local products and the agri-food industry to encourage local production and minimize the rate of imports, the success of which depends on a well-crafted strategy.
The creation of a food prototype refers to any three-dimensional manifestation of a food product or concept. It presents an essential step in the development of new foods. It is essential to see an idea turn into something real and authentic, to build a prototype from existing food products or to innovate a new product.
The creative process involves generating innovative ideas and concepts. it brings a culinary perspective to identify lines of improvement in the range or imagine new products.
Climate change is a phenomenon characterized by rising temperatures, floods, storms and fires. It is considered one of the main causes of food insecurity in the world according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Climate vagaries have a strong impact on the availability and stability of food by reducing agricultural production, particularly cereal production. In addition, some crops are damaged due to irregular rains and periods of drought.
Indeed, the instability of the harvests translates into a considerable increase in the prices of basic foodstuffs, thus making the consumer unable to meet his needs. To overcome this scourge, production systems have been put in place to promote practices that respect the land and the environment.