Inventory
Sampling and characterisation of whey from different cheese factories. Collection of data related to quantities generated and management systems.
Project
Problems to be addressed, background and main actions planned. Co-operating sectors and participants in Expert Panels.
Partners
Description and role of the different partners have in each of the project activities.
Results
Main results achieved and planned as a result of the project actions. Project impact and communication and broadcasting actions.
Layman´s Report
Project video
Interview on radio program LUR BIZIA (Radio Vitoria)
Entrevista programa LUR BIZIA Radio Vitoria
Interview on radio program Landaberri (EITB) I
Interview on radio program Landaberri (EITB) II
Interview on radio program La Mecánica del Caracol (Radio Euskadi)
Entrevista La Mecánica del Caracol de Radio Euskadi
Interview on radio program Entre Fogones (Gastroradio) I
Entrevista Entre Fogones de Gastroradio I
Interview on radio program Entre Fogones (Gastroradio) II
Entrevista en el programa Entre Fogones de Gastroradio II
TV documentary in Sustraia (EITB)
TV news in Telenorte (RTVE)
TV documentary in AGROSFERA (RTVE)
Main actions
30-9-2013
30-9-2014
Pilot tests
Validation of whey protein fractionation, drying and biogas collection processes using Ultrafiltration (UF), Reverse Osmosis and Anaerobic Digestion pilot plants.
31-12-2014
Human foodstuff prototypes
Production of foodstuff prototypes based on whey or including whey as an ingredient, of commercial interest for the cheese factories or for other companies in the food sector.
31-12-2014
Animal feed product prototypes
Preparation of animal feed prototypes with added whey for feed testing to ascertain impact on cattle, recommended amounts and means of addition.
31-12-2014
Development of the Action Plan
An Action Plan agreed by all stakeholders must be developed to set out the applicable recovery and exploitation procedures in each cheese factory of the CAPV.
30-6-2015
Action Plan demonstration
Full-scale demonstration of whey collection feasibility in a number of cheese factories, taking into account whey handling and processing for the uses planned in the Action Plan.
31-12-2015
Road Map preparation
Once the technical-economic and environmental feasibility of the Action Plan is determined, a Road Map including all actions required for implementation in the Basque Country will be defined.