Actions
30.06.2017For a successful project implementation, a series of necessary actions were carried out in order to demonstrate the viability and advantages of ZERO RESIDUES method.
- Here you can find a summary of the technical activities performed during the execution of the project (Updated 30/06/2017)
A. Preparatory actions
- Scoping of the fruit production area and fruit selection (Complete)
- Methodology development of the Zero Residues fruit production (Complete)
- Characterization of required quality aspects of the fruits. Preliminary shelf-life studies (Complete)
- Planning the post-harvest technologies to be applied (Complete)
- Market research stone fruits (Complete)
Read article on technical meeting for the Preparatory Actions, and read more on the technical trials here.

B. Implementory actions
- Application of Zero Residues methodology for stone fruit production (Complete)
- Certification process (Complete)
- Harvest, pre-selection and first storage (Complete)
- Application and optimization of post-harvest technologies (Complete)
- Test of washing method, pulp production and High Pressure Processing (HPP) for baby food producer (Complete)
- Verify (perceived) quality aspects of fruit by consumers (test panels) (Complete)
- Market evaluation and commercial testing in supermarkets (Complete)
C. Monitoring the impact of the project actions
- Maintenance, control, technical monitoring (Complete)
- Final technical evaluation and Monitoring of socio-economic impact of the project (Complete)
- Conclusions & Guidelines (Complete)
D. Communication and dissemination actions
- Project website (Complete)
- LIFE+ information boards (Complete- read article here)
- Layman's Report (Complete- download it here)
- General Dissemination (Ongoing- see press and news section)
- Local Awareness (Ongoing- see news section)
So, stay tuned for more information and updates on our site and Facebook page.
E. Project management and monitoring of the project progress
In order to guarantee a smooth implementation of the project, a Steering Committee was formed with representatives of each participant. Also, each partner organized a structure for the division of tasks. An external audit was performed at the end of the project as well as the preparation of an after LIFE+ Communication plan.
After Life - Plan de Comunicación (Complete)