Novel processing
Exploring approaches such as UV treatment, cold plasma, nanoemulsification, freeze concentration and drying to improve safety and quality.
Scientific Exchange to assess Quality and Risks of Foods
Safer foods through novel processing and bioactive packaging
SEQUR FOOD builds an international scientific network between Europe and South America to develop and assess innovative technologies that improve shelf-life, safety and nutritional quality.
Horizon Europe • MSCA
2025–2028
EU–South America Network
About SEQUR FOOD
SEQUR FOOD is a Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchanges project focused on developing and assessing novel food processing technologies and active bioactive packaging solutions for safe, high-quality foods.
Bioactive packaging
Developing active packaging solutions (e.g., bacterial cellulose, antibacterial paper) to support shelf-life and safety.
Holistic assessment
Combining physico-chemical, microbiological, nutritional and functional analysis with sensory evaluation and consumer acceptance.
Project Objective
To optimise innovative food processing and packaging technologies and assess their safety, nutritional quality and functional properties, aligned with European risk assessment and regulatory frameworks.
Key outcomes
- Technology optimisation and proof-of-concept case studies
- Risk and nutritional assessment for novel foods
- Evidence to support stakeholders and food processors
- Knowledge exchange across sectors and regions
Key Focus Areas
Core themes guiding SEQUR FOOD research, assessment and dissemination activities.
Processing tech
Novel methods to enhance safety and quality.
Packaging
Bioactive & sustainable shelf-life solutions.
Food safety
Microbiological assessment and risk evaluation.
Nutrition
Nutritional and functional properties.
Consumers
Sensory evaluation and acceptance.
Project Facts
Essential information at a glance.
Programme
Horizon Europe — MSCA Staff Exchanges
Grant Agreement
101182843
Duration
48 months (2025–2028)
Total Budget
€1,656,000
Coordinator
USAMV Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
Network
Europe & South America
Consortium Coverage
SEQUR FOOD connects partners across Europe and South America through staff exchanges and joint research.
Work Packages
The action is organised into focused Work Packages covering management, dissemination, technology development, characterisation, assessment and risk evaluation.
Project progress
35%
Management and Scientific Coordination
Governance, reporting, quality control and coordination across the consortium.
View WP1 →Communication and dissemination
Dissemination & exploitation plan, website, outreach materials and stakeholder engagement.
View WP2 →Technological development in food processing
Developing and optimising novel processing solutions and tools for prediction and control.
View WP3 →Technological development in bioactive packaging
Optimised protocols to obtain bioactive packaging materials and evaluate their performance.
View WP4 →Physical and chemical characterization
Chemical profiling and physico-chemical assessment of products and process effects.
View WP5 →Microbiological characterization
Microbial inactivation, datasets and evaluation of packaging impacts on microbial growth.
View WP6 →Sensory evaluation and consumer acceptance
Sensory procedures, surveys and acceptance testing for novel products and storage conditions.
View WP7 →Shelf-life assessment of novel products
Predictive modelling, validation assays and shelf-life estimation for targeted products.
View WP8 →Nutritional and functional quality
Nutrition, bioactivity, antimicrobial activity and evidence for potential functional claims.
View WP9 →Risk Assessment
Hazard identification, exposure data and quantitative models to evaluate risk reduction.
View WP10 →Latest News
Updates on staff exchanges, events, milestones and dissemination activities.
SEQUR FOOD Kick-off Meeting (online)
The consortium launched the Action with an online kick-off meeting focused on MSCA Staff Exchanges rules, implementation alignment and a technical roundtable.
Read more →New resources published in the Library
Deliverables and communication materials are released to support stakeholders.
Read more →1st SEQUR FOOD in-person workshop
Partners share progress on processing methods and early proof-of-concept results.
Read more →Consortium Partners
A collaboration between academic and non-academic organisations across Europe and South America.
Contact
For general enquiries, dissemination opportunities, or collaboration requests, please contact the coordinator.