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Entrepreneurs, producers, researchers and institutional representatives met yesterday in Pampilhosa da Serra, as part of the Resinae Ignite event, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project, with the aim of exploring all links in the value chain of the natural resin sector. In the opening session, the mayor of Pampilhosa da Serra, Jorge Custódio, highlighted that “it is very important to refocus on this activity and work in collaboration with local agents and producers, who continue to play an active role in the development of the region”. “The success of the resin and the forestry sector is certainly the success of these inland territories”, he added. Learn more here

The event, which was a catalyst for new ideas and initiatives in the sector, was marked by the official launch of the “Resinae” brand, a symbol of quality, traceability, and environmental commitment, which aims to highlight the natural Pinus Pinaster resin in the global market as a product of excellence. entrepreneurs, producers, researchers and institutional representatives met today in Pampilhosa da Serra, as part of the Resinae Ignite event, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project, to explore all links in the value chain of the natural resin sector. In the opening session, the Mayor of Pampilhosa da Serra, Jorge Custódio, stressed the relevance of the initiative, highlighting that “it is very important to refocus on this activity and work in collaboration with local agents and producers, who continue to play an active role in the development of the region”. “The success of the resin and the forestry sector is certainly the success of these inland territories”, he added. The event, which was a catalyst for new ideas and initiatives in the sector, was marked by the official launch of the “Resinae” brand, a symbol of quality, traceability, and environmental commitment, which aims to highlight the natural Pinus Pinaster resin in the global market as a product of excellence. The program included interventions and debates on sustainable practices, innovation in production, transformation, and expansion into new markets, promoting a constructive dialogue around viable and sustainable solutions. Pedro Teixeira (Centro Pinus Association), Marco Ribeiro (Association of Resipinus distillers and explorers), Ricardo Gomes (Nares company), Pedro Gil (Gum Rosin), João Koehler (Colquímica company), Jávier Calvo (Cesefor company), were the protagonists of the thematic sessions. The work continued with the debate on “The value chain of natural resin”, “Economic sustainability of resination”, and “Challenges and opportunities”, with the participation of Rogério Rodrigues and Joana Vieira, both from CoLAB ForesWISE, and Miguel Freitas, from the University of Algarve. The presentation of the “Resinae” brand was the responsibility of Jani Pires and Juliana Salvation, from CoLAB ForestWISE. It should be recalled that the RN21 Integrated Project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Sector to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy -, led by CoLAB ForestWISE, is a consortium that brings together the entire natural resin value chain in Portugal. The project is committed to the modernization and revitalization of the sector, valuing resin as an ecological product with vast potential for application in the global market. The CoLAB ForestWISE – Collaborative Laboratory for the Integrated Management of Forest and Fire, is an organization that brings together entities linked to research, innovation, and knowledge and technology transfer, which aims to contribute to a more sustainable forest management, the valorization of forest products, and the reduction of the consequences of large fires. Learn more here

Entrepreneurs, producers, researchers and institutional representatives met today in Pampilhosa da Serra, as part of the Resinae Ignite event, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project, to explore all links in the value chain of the natural resin sector.The mayor of Pampilhosa da Serra, Jorge Custódio, was present at the opening session, who stressed “the relevance of the initiative”, highlighting that “it is very important to put the focus back on this activity and work in collaboration with local agents and producers, who continue to play an active role in the development of the region”. “The success of the resin and the forestry sector is certainly the success of these inland territories”, he added.The event, which was a catalyst for new ideas and initiatives in the sector, was marked by the official launch of the “Resinae” brand, a symbol of quality, traceability, and environmental commitment, which aims to highlight the natural Pinus Pinaster resin in the global market as a product of excellence.The program included interventions and debates on sustainable practices, innovation in production, transformation, and expansion into new markets, promoting a constructive dialogue around viable and sustainable solutions.Pedro Teixeira (Centro Pinus Association), Marco Ribeiro (Association of Resipinus distillers and explorers), Ricardo Gomes (Nares company), Pedro Gil (Gum Rosin), João Koehler (Colquímica company), Jávier Calvo (Cesefor company), were the protagonists of the thematic sessions.The work continued with the debate on “The value chain of natural resin”, “Economic sustainability of resination”, and “Challenges and opportunities”, with the participation of Rogério Rodrigues and Joana Vieira, both from CoLAB ForesWISE, and Miguel Freitas, from the University of Algarve. The presentation of the “Resinae” brand was in charge of Jani Pires and Juliana Salvation, from CoLAB ForestWISE.It should be recalled that the RN21 Integrated Project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Sector to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy -, led by CoLAB ForestWISE, is a consortium that brings together the entire natural resin value chain in Portugal. The project is committed to the modernization and revitalization of the sector, valuing resin as an ecological product with vast potential for application in the global market.The CoLAB ForestWISE – Collaborative Laboratory for the Integrated Management of Forest and Fire, is an organization that brings together entities linked to research, innovation and knowledge and technology transfer, which aims to contribute to a more sustainable forest management, valorization of forest products, and reduction of the consequences of large fires. Learn more here

Entrepreneurs, producers, researchers, and institutional representatives met yesterday in Pampilhosa da Serra, as part of the Resinae Ignite event, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project, to explore all links in the value chain of the natural resin sector. In the opening session, the Mayor of Pampilhosa da Serra, Jorge Custódio, stressed the relevance of the initiative, highlighting that “it is very important to refocus on this activity and work in collaboration with local agents and producers, who continue to play an active role in the development of the region”. “The success of the resin and the forestry sector is certainly the success of these inland territories”, he added. The event, which was a catalyst for new ideas and initiatives in the sector, was marked by the official launch of the “Resinae” brand, a symbol of quality.traceability and environmental commitment, which aims to highlight the natural resin of Pinus Pinaster in the global market as a product of excellence. The program included interventions and debates on sustainable practices, innovation in production, transformation, and expansion into new markets, promoting a constructive dialogue around viable and sustainable solutions. Pedro Teixeira (Centro Pinus Association), Marco Ribeiro (Association of Resipinus distillers and explorers), Ricardo Gomes (Nares company), Pedro Gil (Gum Rosin), João Koehler (Colquímica company), Jávier Calvo (Cesefor company), were the protagonists of the thematic sessions. The work continued with the debate on “The value chain of natural resin”, “Economic sustainability of resination”, and “Challenges and opportunities”, with theparticipation of Rogério Rodrigues and Joana Vieira, both from CoLAB ForesWISE, and Miguel Freitas, from the University of Algarve. The presentation of the “Resinae” brand was the responsibility of Jani Pires and Juliana Salvation, from CoLAB ForestWISE. It should be recalled that the RN21 Integrated Project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Sector to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy -, led by CoLAB ForestWISE, is a consortium that brings together the entire natural resin value chain in Portugal. The project focuses on the modernization and revitalization of the sector, valuing resin as an ecological product with vast potential for application in the global market. The CoLAB ForestWISE – Collaborative Laboratory for the Integrated Management of Forest and Fire, is an organization that brings together entities linked to research, innovation, and knowledge and technology transfer, which aims to contribute to a more sustainable forest management, valorization of forest products, and reduction of the consequences of large fires. Learn more here

Last Friday, in the São Miguel Rural Park, in Tresminas, the Resin Maker Academy was inaugurated, a new space entirely dedicated to the training, enhancement, and sustainable development of the resin production activity in Portugal. The initiative is promoted by Resipinus (Association of Resin Distillers and Explorers) within the scope of the Natural Resin 21 project, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). The main objective of the project is to contribute to the revitalization of the resin sector, reinforcing its relevance in the economic, social, and environmental panorama of the country. According to Resipinus, the Resin Maker Academy aims to “promote the professionalization of workers, encourage good environmental practices and foster the recognition of the economic and social importance of resin extracted from pine and other forest species”. The new Academy proposes to be a center of excellence for the sector, with a focus on four fundamental axes: Learn more here

The I1. M1: “Genetic improvement program for resining” inserted in the RN21 Consortium is being financed by the RRP. It aims to strengthen the productive capacity of the pine forest, acting at the level of genetic selection of trees “plus” for the amount of resin, through the establishment of clonal orchards producing forest material for reproduction (seeds and forks) of maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Ait.) and the creation of a platform for assisted selection. Genetic selection and quantification of genetic parameters will be carried out based on a trial that is being installed in the Alva de Pataias Forest Perimeter, an area under the management of the ICNF. In this test, about 420 trees identified in the seven regions of provenance of maritime pine will be represented. The reproduction of these individuals is being carried out by terminal full cleft grafting, which began in 2024 and will run until the end of the project. The individuals with the best genetic performance will later also be reproduced by grafting in seed-producing orchards, thus promoting the production of material of superior genetic quality.

The PINUS Center discloses in a new informative video the new generation of maritime pines that is being born with the genetic improvement program applied to the resin. The RN21 project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Sector to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy – marks a turning point in the history of resin in Portugal. From forest production to transformation, the purpose of this consortium, integrated by the PINUS Centre, is to make this ancestral practice, inseparable from maritime pine, more efficient, innovative, and attractive for the management and enhancement of maritime pine. This PINUS TV followed the first stages of the national genetic improvement program that promises maritime pines to be more productive in resin. The filming follows the grafts started in 2024 for the installation of the clonal assay. This takes place in a 6-hectare maritime pine plantation located in the Alva de Pataias Forest Perimeter, an area provided by the ICNF. The glaciers that reach the field contain the forks (branches) for grafting. These arrive from various regions of maritime pine origin, where more than 400 trees were previously identified and selected by an ESAC team. Researcher Isabel Carrasquinho explains how the multiplication of these trees selected by grafting will make it possible to test the performance of the clones under well-defined conditions and evaluate the genetic gain of resin production. The report also interviews one of APFCAN’s experienced grafting technicians, who demonstrates in the video the “art” of grafting maritime pine, unusual in this forest species and different from that carried out in stone pine. This spring the grafting continued, involved in a complex logistical operation coordinated by the PINUS Center in conjunction with partners, in addition to the continuous dissemination of the activities and evolution of this genetic improvement program. In parallel with the test in Alva de Pataias, the DNA extracted from the needles of the selected trees was analyzed in the laboratory by UTAD researchers. The next updates on this promising topic for the Pine Sector will continue to be disseminated on the communication channels of the PINUS Centre, along with the maritime pine genetic improvement programme for volume and form, also under development, and with the participation of this association.

The PINUS Center discloses in a new informative video the new generation of maritime pines that is being born with the genetic improvement program applied to the resin. The RN21 project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Sector to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy – marks a turning point in the history of resin in Portugal. From forest production to transformation, the purpose of this consortium, integrated by the PINUS Centre, is to make this ancestral practice, inseparable from maritime pine, more efficient, innovative, and attractive for the management and enhancement of maritime pine. This PINUS TV followed the first stages of the national genetic improvement program that promises maritime pines to be more productive in resin. The filming follows the grafts started in 2024 for the installation of the clonal assay. This takes place in a 6-hectare maritime pine plantation located in the Alva de Pataias Forest Perimeter, an area provided by the ICNF. The glaciers that reach the field contain the forks (branches) for grafting. These arrive from various regions of maritime pine origin, where more than 400 trees were previously identified and selected by an ESAC team. Researcher Isabel Carrasquinho explains how the multiplication of these trees selected by grafting will make it possible to test the performance of the clones under well-defined conditions and evaluate the genetic gain of resin production. The report also interviews one of APFCAN’s experienced grafting technicians, who demonstrates in the video the “art” of grafting maritime pine, unusual in this forest species and different from that carried out in stone pine. This spring the grafting continued, involved in a complex logistical operation coordinated by the PINUS Center in conjunction with partners, in addition to the continuous dissemination of the activities and evolution of this genetic improvement program. In parallel with the test in Alva de Pataias, the DNA extracted from the needles of the selected trees was analyzed in the laboratory by UTAD researchers. The next updates on this promising topic for the Pine Sector will continue to be disseminated on the communication channels of the PINUS Centre, along with the maritime pine genetic improvement programme for volume and form, also under development, and with the participation of this association.

Portugal was once among the world’s leading producers of Natural Resin, with a well-developed first and second processing industry, which supplied both the domestic and international markets. However, globalization and competition from synthetic and imported resins, especially from China and Brazil, have led to a significant reduction in domestic production. Currently, Portugal seeks to revitalize this sector by promoting Natural Resin as a strategic resource for the bioeconomy and industrial sustainability. This revitalization involves not only the modernization of the resin activity but also the development of new extraction technologies and the differentiation of products derived from Portuguese resin, ensuring greater added value and competitiveness in global markets. Thus, Resinae® – Pinaster Natural Resin emerges as a differentiating and innovative system for the valorization of Natural Resin, promoting the quality, traceability, and sustainability of products derived from maritime pine resin (Pinus pinaster). Developed in the context of the RN21 Integrated Project, this brand aims to strengthen the identity of the Natural Maritime Pine Resin, ensuring its appreciation in the global market and boosting circular economy practices and technological innovation. Based on a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Resinae® ensures that the products that adopt this brand comply with strict environmental and social criteria, ensuring transparency and trust throughout the value chain. Resinae® is a registered trademark that authenticates products derived from Pinus pinaster Natural Resin originating in Europe, ensuring that they come from sustainably managed forests and that their transformation follows responsible industrial processes, in line with demanding environmental requirements and high standards of social responsibility. Its implementation is integrated into the principles of the circular bioeconomy and reinforced by international certification (FSC® and/or PEFC), ensuring that forest production complies with sustainable management practices. In the industrial sector, traceability is ensured by the chain of custody system, controlling all stages of transformation and marketing to ensure that the final products come from certified sources. To ensure compliance with these criteria, the use of the Resinae® brand is regulated by its Brand Use Regulation, which defines the adhesion requirements for the different actors in the value chain, covering forest producers, processing industries, and markets that incorporate Natural Resin derivatives in their products. In addition to the above, the brand introduces a labeling system that identifies the percentage of Natural Pinus pinaster resin incorporated into the final product, divided into four categories: 10%, 40%, 70% and 100%, corresponding to the respective minimum percentage of natural resin present in the product. This categorization allows, in addition to greater transparency for the consumer, the promotion of the differentiation of Natural Resin-based products in the market. The focus on traceability aims to strengthen the confidence of consumers and business partners, raising the value of Resinae® products in the global market. This approach drives innovation in the resin sector, promoting the development of more efficient and sustainable resin methods, as well as the recovery of industrial waste for the creation of new products. Innovative applications include bioplastics and eco-friendly packaging as sustainable alternatives to fossil-based polymers, biopolymeric adhesives for the chemical and glue industries, bioactives and natural excipients for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, and bio-based materials for the automotive and textile industries, reducing the environmental footprint (…). Learn more here