AcroAlliance is an applied project that involves research and industry partners from Brazil and Germany, with expertise from the macaúba seed (Acrocomia aculeata, macaw palm) to advanced applications. The goal of AcroAlliance is to develop high value refined oils, proteins and dietary fibers from acrocomia fruits, while addressing major gaps for the development of a sustainable acrocomia value web. Specific objectives are (i) developing optimum planting material; (ii) determining best agricultural practices for integrated Macauba land-use systems; (iii) provide a validated postharvest treatment to ensure high quality fractions; (iv) developing and optimizig processes to obtain refined oils, proteins and dietary fibers within a decentralized biorefinery concept; (v) evaluating the market potential and technical feasibility of the developed Macauba-based products; (vi) identifying sustainable strategies and scenarios for implementing the value web concept.

• Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR)

• Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)

Research organizations

Germany

• Fraunhofer IVV
• University of Hohenheim

Brazil

• University of Viçosa (UFV)
• Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC)
• Institute of Food Technology (ITAL)

Industrial partners

Germany

• Speick Naturkosmetik GmbH & Co

Brazil

• INOCAS Innovative Oil and Carbon Solutions
• Investancia Reforestation Oil & Protein
• Soleá Brasil
• Avicenna Consultoria Cosmética
• Brf S.A.
• Cargill S.A.
• EDB Polóis Vegetais
• Mondelez International