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Rosin in food packaging, textiles, footwear and cars
The RTP programme Isto Faz-se Por Cá devoted episode 26 to rosin, a pine resin derivative already found in many everyday products.
Jornal T, published by the Portuguese Textile and Clothing Association (ATP), interviewed CeNTI about the RN21 Integrated Project’s progress in replacing fossil-based additives and raw materials with rosin derivatives, a constituent of pine resin.
From forest to industry: Natural Resin derivatives gain value in textiles, footwear, automotive and functional packaging
SAPO republished the Agroportal article on how Natural Resin derivatives are gaining value in textiles, footwear, automotive and functional packaging, based on the results achieved by CeNTI in the RN21 Integrated Project.
From forest to industry: Natural Resin derivatives gain value in textiles, footwear, automotive and functional packaging
Agroportal reported on the results achieved by CeNTI under the RN21 Integrated Project, which are bringing rosin derivatives, a component of pine resin, into new applications in food packaging, textiles, footwear and the automotive sector.
Qualfood republished the Vida Rural article on the new industrial applications for rosin developed at CeNTI under the RN21 Integrated Project, to replace fossil-based materials with a bio-based resource from Portuguese forests.
Agroportal republished the Vida Rural article on the new industrial applications for rosin developed at CeNTI under the RN21 Integrated Project, to add value to Natural Resin from Portuguese forests and reduce dependence on fossil materials.
Vida Rural presented the new industrial applications for Natural Resin developed at CeNTI under the RN21 Integrated Project, based on rosin, one of the components of pine resin.
Report on IN.RESIN — Natural Resin Innovation
The RTP2 programme Faça Chuva Faça Sol ran a report on IN.RESIN — Natural Resin Innovation, the final event of the RN21 Integrated Project, led by CoLAB ForestWISE, where the project’s results were presented.
Indústria e Ambiente reviewed the results of the RN21 Integrated Project, presented at IN.RESIN – Natural Resin Innovation, which brought together more than 250 participants from Portugal and Spain in Chaves on 7 and 8 May.
Chaves hosted the RN21 project final event dedicated to innovation in the Natural Resin value chain
The Alto Tâmega and Barroso Intermunicipal Community, a partner in the RN21 Integrated Project, highlighted IN.RESIN – Natural Resin Innovation, the project's final event, held in Chaves and organised by CoLAB ForestWISE with the support of the Municipality of Chaves.
Recuperar Portugal President explains continued PRR implementation through 2026 at the RN21 | In.Resin closing event
The Recuperar Portugal Mission Structure highlighted the address by its President, Fernando Alfaiate, at IN.RESIN, the final event of the RN21 Integrated Project, in Chaves.
Canal N highlighted the closing of the RN21 Integrated Project with IN.RESIN – Natural Resin Innovation, promoted by CoLAB ForestWISE at the Aquanatur Palace in Chaves.
RN21 Project Final Event | In.Resin – Natural Resin Innovation – 7 and 8 May – Chaves
Agroportal listed in its events calendar IN.RESIN – Natural Resin Innovation, the final event of the RN21 Integrated Project, scheduled for 7 and 8 May at the Aquanatur Palace in Chaves.
Natural Resin: when the forest creates value for local territories
Green Savers published the article “Natural Resin: when the forest creates value for local territories”, which highlights the contribution of the RN21 Integrated Project to modernising the Natural Resin value chain and to the cohesion of rural territories.
A better world with Natural Resin
Visão published the article “A better world with Natural Resin”, dedicated to the versatility of Portuguese Natural Resin and to the innovation driven by the RN21 Integrated Project, coordinated by CoLAB ForestWISE.
Natural Resin: The Raw Material Born in the Pine Forest
Rádio Renascença published an article that follows Natural Resin from the pine forest to industry and presents the work carried out by the RN21 Integrated Project.
Resinae®: Sustainable Valorisation of Portuguese Natural Resin
TSF published an article on Resinae®, the brand created within the RN21 Integrated Project to add value to Maritime Pine Natural Resin.
The New Era of Natural Resin
Observador published the special feature “The New Era of Natural Resin”, which presents Natural Resin as a key raw material in the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy and showcases the results of the RN21 Integrated Project.
“The New Era of Natural Resin” feature traces the value chain from forest to consumer
Agroportal shared the special feature “The New Era of Natural Resin”, published in Observador, which presents Natural Resin as a key raw material in the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy.
Resin Tapper Academy opens in Tresminas
Rádio Clube Aguiarense reported on the opening of the Academia do Resineiro (Resin Tapper Academy), at the São Miguel Rural Park in Tresminas, a space dedicated to training, recognition and the sustainable development of resin tapping in Portugal.
Agrotec highlighted the creation of the Academia do Resineiro (Resin Tapper Academy), at the São Miguel de Tresminas Rural Park, in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, as a new chapter for the national resin tapping sector.
Opening of the Resin Tapper Academy marks a new chapter for the national resin tapping sector
Agroportal announced the opening of the Academia do Resineiro (Resin Tapper Academy), scheduled for 25 July at the São Miguel de Tresminas Rural Park, in Vila Pouca de Aguiar, a new space dedicated to training and to the sustainable development…
Dissemination of project I1.M1 “Genetic improvement programme for resin tapping” of the Natural Resin 21 (RN21) consortium
Agroportal published INIAV's presentation of measure I1.M1 of the RN21 Integrated Project, the “Genetic improvement programme for resin tapping”, which seeks to increase the productive capacity of pine forests.
PINUSPRESS No. 65 now in distribution
Agroportal announced the spring issue of PINUSPRESS, the Centro PINUS newsletter, which highlights a new generation of maritime pines with higher resin productivity, developed under the RN21 Integrated Project.
Pines of the future: more resin production with RN21
Centro PINUS presented the maritime pine genetic improvement programme developed under the RN21 Integrated Project, which aims to make resin tapping more efficient, innovative and attractive for pine forest management.
Science drives maritime pines that produce more resin
Agroportal shared the new PINUS TV video, from Centro PINUS, on the new generation of maritime pines being developed under the RN21 Integrated Project through a genetic improvement programme focused on resin production.
Voz do Campo published an article by the CoLAB ForestWISE team on Resinae®, the brand created under the RN21 Integrated Project to differentiate and add value to maritime pine Natural Resin.
Green Savers reported, with the Lusa news agency, on the conclusions of Resinae Ignite, the RN21 Integrated Project meeting in Pampilhosa da Serra, where it was argued that Portugal could double the value generated by the resin sector.
SAPO highlighted Resinae Ignite, the RN21 Integrated Project meeting in Pampilhosa da Serra dedicated to the Natural Resin value chain and to the launch of the Resinae® brand.
Economic viability of resin tapping and the Spanish experience debated in Pampilhosa da Serra
Rádio Regional Centro reported on Resinae Ignite, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project, which examined the various links in the Natural Resin value chain in Pampilhosa da Serra.
Pampilhosa da Serra: Mayor links the future of resin to the success of inland regions
Diário As Beiras reported on Resinae Ignite, which the previous day had brought together business owners, producers, researchers and institutional representatives in Pampilhosa da Serra to analyse every stage of the Natural Resin value chain.
PAMPILHOSA DA SERRA: Experts analyse the Natural Resin value chain
Rádio Condestável reported on Resinae Ignite, the RN21 Integrated Project meeting that brought together business owners, producers, researchers and institutional representatives in Pampilhosa da Serra.
Pampilhosa da Serra: Natural Resin value chain under analysis by experts
ON Centro reported on Resinae Ignite, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project, which placed the entire Natural Resin value chain under analysis in Pampilhosa da Serra.
More resin-productive pine trees could arrive within a decade
Observador published the Lusa news agency report on Resinae Ignite, in Pampilhosa da Serra, where Resipinus argued that Portugal could double the value generated by the resin sector.
RN21 studies cheaper, more efficient resin extraction methods
Diário de Coimbra published the Lusa news agency report on Resinae Ignite, where the resin sector argued that Portugal could double the value generated by the sector.
The Lusa news agency spoke to sector stakeholders at Resinae Ignite, the RN21 Integrated Project meeting in Pampilhosa da Serra, where Resipinus argued that Portugal could double the value generated by the resin sector.
The Municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra highlighted Resinae Ignite, the RN21 Integrated Project meeting hosted in the municipality and dedicated to analysing the Natural Resin value chain.
Pinhal Digital reported on Resinae Ignite, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project, which brought experts, producers and business owners to Pampilhosa da Serra to analyse the Natural Resin value chain.
Mundial FM reported on Resinae Ignite, promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project in Pampilhosa da Serra, where experts from across the sector discussed the challenges and opportunities of Natural Resin.
TVC highlighted Resinae Ignite, the RN21 Integrated Project meeting that gathered the main players in the Natural Resin value chain in Pampilhosa da Serra.
Natural Resin value chain analysed by experts in Pampilhosa da Serra
Beira Digital TV covered Resinae Ignite, a meeting promoted by the RN21 Integrated Project that brought together business owners, producers, researchers and institutional representatives to examine every link in the Natural Resin value chain.
From the veins of the Portuguese pine forest, Resinae is born
TSF dedicated a feature to Resinae®, the brand created under the RN21 Integrated Project to add value to maritime pine Natural Resin, officially launched at Resinae Ignite in Pampilhosa da Serra.
Regional Rural: Resin – presentation of the “Resinae” brand
Agroportal shared the Regional Rural programme, from Rádio Regional do Centro, dedicated to the resin sector and the presentation of the Resinae® brand at Resinae Ignite, in Pampilhosa da Serra.
Resin sector to bring experts together in Pampilhosa da Serra
Diário de Coimbra previewed Resinae Ignite, an RN21 Integrated Project event scheduled for the afternoon of 27 January at the Monsenhor Nunes Pereira Building in Pampilhosa da Serra.
Natural Resin to have its own brand, presented in Pampilhosa da Serra
Notícias de Coimbra announced Resinae Ignite, an event organised by the RN21 Integrated Project on 27 January at the Monsenhor Nunes Pereira Building in Pampilhosa da Serra, marking the official launch of the Resinae® brand.
The Coimbra College of Agriculture, one of the institutions in the consortium, highlighted the RN21 Integrated Project and its ambition to give new strength to the Natural Resin sector in Portugal.
Antena Livre reported, with the Lusa news agency, on the results of the maritime pine genetic improvement project presented by ICNF in Salvaterra de Magos, aimed at maximising resin production.
Escaroupim results could support changes to resin tapping rules
Jornal de Abrantes published, based on the Lusa news agency, the presentation of the results of the maritime pine genetic improvement project carried out in the Escaroupim National Forest.
ICNF: project turns to genetics to boost resin production in Portugal
Público reported on the maritime pine genetic improvement project presented by ICNF and partner organisations, which seeks to increase resin production in Portugal.
ICNF presents project to increase resin production in Portugal
Agroportal published the Lusa news agency report on the presentation, by ICNF and partner organisations, of the results of a maritime pine genetic improvement project designed to maximise resin production.
Elite maritime pine orchard among the results of the Escaroupim trial
SAPO highlighted the presentation of the results of the resin tapping project carried out in the Escaroupim National Forest, in Salvaterra de Magos, organised by ICNF.
Results of the Escaroupim resin tapping project presented this Thursday
Notícias do Sorraia announced the presentation of the results of the resin tapping project carried out in plot 17 of the Escaroupim National Forest, at a session organised by ICNF at the Cais da Vala Building in Salvaterra de Magos.
ICNF presents results of resin tapping project
Rede Regional announced the session at which ICNF would present the results of the resin tapping project carried out in the Escaroupim National Forest, in Salvaterra de Magos.
ICNF presents results of the resin tapping project in the Escaroupim National Forest
Mais Ribatejo announced the presentation of the results of the resin tapping project carried out in plot 17 of the Escaroupim National Forest, at a session organised by the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests (ICNF) on 5 December, at…
Interview with Paulo Cadeia, executive director of TECMEAT
IAlimentar interviewed Paulo Cadeia, executive director of TECMEAT – Agri-food Competence Centre for the Meat Sector, a partner in the RN21 Integrated Project.
Tintex takes part in workshop on the potential of Natural Resin
Jornal T, the publication of the Portuguese Textile and Clothing Association, reported on Tintex Textiles’ participation in the RN21 Integrated Project workshop in Cantanhede, dedicated to the applications of Natural Resin.
Mira Online reported on the workshop “We Create the Future with Natural Resin”, which brought companies and experts together in Cantanhede on 21 October to learn about the latest applications of Natural Resin.
Natural Resin is revolutionising the food industry, fashion, paints and varnishes, cars and footwear
Tempo.pt published an article on the new Natural Resin applications presented at the second workshop of the RN21 Integrated Project in Cantanhede, explaining what this raw material is and how it is transforming several industries.
Cantanhede strengthens its bioeconomy commitment by hosting a Natural Resin workshop
The Municipality of Cantanhede highlighted the workshop “We Create the Future with Natural Resin”, held on 21 October at the Centro Social e Paroquial de S. Pedro, within the RN21 Integrated Project.
Cantanhede hosted the workshop “We Create the Future with Natural Resin”
Central Press reported on the workshop “We Create the Future with Natural Resin”, held on 21 October at the Centro Social e Paroquial de S. Pedro in Cantanhede, within the RN21 Integrated Project.
Jornal de Notícias ran a piece on the RN21 Integrated Project, which aims to put Natural Resin back on the map of the Portuguese economy and make it a strong export product.
Cantanhede hosts workshop on the importance of Natural Resin
Notícias do Centro reported, with the Lusa news agency, on the second workshop of the RN21 Integrated Project, which brought Natural Resin professionals together in Cantanhede.
Natural Resin: sustainable innovation across several industries
Agroportal highlighted the second workshop of the RN21 Integrated Project, organised by CoLAB ForestWISE in Cantanhede, which showed how Natural Resin is transforming industries as diverse as food, automotive, textiles and footwear.
Cantanhede discusses the new opportunities of Natural Resin
Notícias de Coimbra announced the second workshop of the RN21 Integrated Project, focused on the latest applications and developments of Natural Resin, to be held on 21 October at 2:30 pm at the Centro Social e Paroquial de S. Pedro…
RN21 workshop shows how Natural Resin is transforming and adding value to several industries
Agricultura e Mar announced the second workshop of the RN21 Integrated Project, “We Create the Future with Natural Resin”, scheduled for 21 October at 2:30 pm at the Centro Social e Paroquial de S. Pedro in Cantanhede, with free admission…
Resin tappers test closed bags that reduce losses and physical effort
Diário de Trás-os-Montes reported, based on the Lusa news agency, on the demonstration of new resin tapping methods using closed bags, which brought together resin tappers and companies in a pine forest in Tresminas, in the municipality of Vila Pouca…
New resin tapping techniques demonstrated in Vila Pouca de Aguiar
Agroportal published the Lusa news agency report on the demonstration of new resin tapping techniques in a pine forest in Tresminas, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, within the RN21 Integrated Project.
INEGI invests in sustainability in the resin sector
Renováveis Magazine presented the work of INEGI, a partner in the RN21 Integrated Project, to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in the Natural Resin processing industry.
Jornal de Leiria covered the RN21 Integrated Project workshop held at the Edifício da Resinagem in Marinha Grande, where partners across the Natural Resin value chain concluded that joining forces is essential to strengthen the sector.
Natural Resin sector faces a key moment
Agroportal highlighted the conclusions of the RN21 Integrated Project workshop, organised by CoLAB ForestWISE, which brought together partners from across the value chain to discuss the future of the Natural Resin sector.
RN21 Integrated Project presents more than 20 measures to its Steering and Supervisory Board
Agronegócios reported on the meeting of the Steering and Supervisory Board of the RN21 Integrated Project, the consortium’s highest body, held on 28 February at Espaço Inovação Mealhada and hosted by CoLAB ForestWISE.
RN21 Integrated Project Steering and Supervisory Board meets to present the results of each measure and discuss agenda items
Agroportal reported on the meeting of the Steering and Supervisory Board of the RN21 Integrated Project, at which the results of each measure were presented and the main items on the project’s agenda were discussed.
Voz do Campo published the article “Natural Resin: a key raw material for the Sustainable Bioeconomy”, which revisits the history of resin tapping in Portugal and the potential of this raw material for the bioeconomy.
Isna pines yield more resin per tap
Oleiros Magazine reported the preliminary results of a resin tapping study in the parish of Isna, in the municipality of Oleiros, part of the RN21 Integrated Project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Value Chain to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy.
Isna resin tappers take part in Oleiros resin extraction trial
Green Savers reported, with information from the Lusa news agency, that the resin tapping viability tests in a pine stand in Isna, Oleiros, beat the national average in their very first campaign.
Isna resin tapping trials part of a testing network across five territories
The Aldeias do Xisto network shared the results of the first phase of the resin tapping trials in a pine stand in Isna, Oleiros, which exceeded expectations.
Isna to test a closed collection system and biostimulants in resin tapping
Rádio Castelo Branco reported on the results of the first phase of the resin tapping trials in a pine stand in Isna, in the municipality of Oleiros, which came in above the national average.
Resin tapping in Oleiros achieves above national average results
Visão reported, based on the Lusa news agency, that the first phase of resin tapping tests in a pine stand in Isna, Oleiros, achieved results above the national average.
Resin tapping trials in Isna achieve above-average results
The Municipality of Oleiros released the results of the first phase of the resin tapping trials in a pine stand in Isna, which exceeded expectations.
Observador published the Lusa news agency report on the presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project in Figueira da Foz, where the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Duarte Cordeiro, called for a more efficient use of resources and lower…
RN21 brings the resin sector together in an innovation consortium for the first time
Visão reported, based on the Lusa news agency, on the presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project in Figueira da Foz, where the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Duarte Cordeiro, challenged citizens to be more efficient and reduce consumption.
RN21 presented as a major opportunity for the resin sector
SAPO 24 published the Lusa news agency report on the presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project at the United Resins facilities in Figueira da Foz, which included a speech by the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Duarte Cordeiro.
CoLAB ForestWISE publicly presents the RN21 Integrated Project, bringing together the main players in the resin sector in Portugal
Agroportal covered the first public presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project, held at the facilities of consortium partner United Resins and attended by the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Duarte Cordeiro, and the Secretary of State for the…
RN21 Integrated Project presented in Figueira
O Figueirense highlighted the public presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project on 10 October, at the facilities of United Resins, a Figueira da Foz company specialised in the second processing of Natural Resin.
RN21 Integrated Project mobilises the entire resin sector in Portugal at its first public presentation
United Resins announced that its facilities in Figueira da Foz will host, on 10 October, the first public presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Value Chain to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy.
With a presentation in Figueira da Foz, RN21 mobilises the resin sector in Portugal
Figueira na Hora reported on the public presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project, scheduled for 10 October at the facilities of United Resins – Produção de Resinas, S.A., a Natural Resin second-processing company based in Figueira da Foz.
RN21 Integrated Project brings together the Natural Resin sector in Portugal
Agricultura e Mar announced the public presentation of the RN21 Integrated Project, on 10 October, at the United Resins facilities in Figueira da Foz, attended by the Minister for the Environment and Climate Action, Duarte Cordeiro.
PRR allocates 33 million to the resin sector
The weekly newspaper Reconquista reported that the Recovery and Resilience Plan is making more than 33 million euros available to the resin sector, under Component 12 – Promotion of the Sustainable Bioeconomy.
The return of the resin tappers
The weekly newspaper Reconquista ran a feature on the pilot project under way in the parish of Isna, in the municipality of Oleiros, which could bring resin tapping back to a region with a long tradition in this activity.
PRR investment in the national bioeconomy
The Recuperar Portugal mission structure highlighted the resin tapping trials in Oleiros, in the district of Castelo Branco, as an example of the Recovery and Resilience Plan’s investment in the national bioeconomy.
Agroportal published, based on the Lusa news agency, the trials assessing the viability of resin tapping in a pine stand in the parish of Isna, Oleiros, within the RN21 Integrated Project.
Diário Digital Castelo Branco reported on the tests that CoLAB ForestWISE is conducting to assess the commercial viability of resin tapping in the Oleiros pine forest, within the RN21 Integrated Project.
Jornal de Leiria ran a feature on the RN21 Integrated Project – Innovation in the Natural Resin Value Chain to Strengthen the National Bioeconomy, the consortium of 37 entities from across Portugal that sets out to modernise and add value…
The Municipality of Oleiros announced that a pine stand in the parish of Isna is serving as a laboratory to test the viability of resin tapping, an activity that thrived in the municipality until the early 1980s.
Oleiros pine forest being tested for resin tapping
Notícias do Centro reported on the trials testing the viability of resin tapping in a pine stand in the parish of Isna, in the municipality of Oleiros, where resin tapping was a major activity until the early 1980s.
Newsletter
RN21 Insights is the monthly newsletter of the RN21 Integrated Project, dedicated to promoting the Natural Resin value chain.
Each edition brings together curiosities about Natural Resin and its versatility, events, participation in conferences and fairs, media coverage, published articles and other outreach activities. The newsletter is published in Portuguese.
Technical Magazine
Resinae is the technical magazine of the RN21 Integrated Project, covering the entire Natural Resin value chain, from extraction to the finished product.
To promote and add value to the Natural Resin sector, it features a wide range of content, from innovations in extraction and processing to new, distinctive products and their applications.
With a focus on new markets, Resinae is published in Portuguese and English. The editions below are the English versions.
Podcasts
Natural Resin 360° is a podcast series produced under the RN21 Integrated Project, bringing together researchers, companies and sector organisations to share knowledge about forests, the bioeconomy, sustainability and the value of Natural Resin.
The episodes explore the potential of this natural resource, innovation across its value chain and its contribution to a more sustainable economy, bringing science, industry and society closer together. Episodes are in Portuguese.
Adding value to turpentine: chemical innovation from Natural Resin
28 May 2025
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Natural preservation: innovation and sustainability in the food industry
19 February 2025
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Innovation on wheels: the impact of Natural Resin on the future of the automotive sector
13 January 2025
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Natural Resin roadmap: from laboratory innovation and development to industrial processing
16 December 2024
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Natural Resin in the textile sector: new materials in the transition to a circular bioeconomy
27 November 2024
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The contribution of the RN21 Integrated Project to the national bioeconomy
15 July 2024
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Natural Resin and resilience to rural fires: social and environmental benefits
17 June 2024
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The role of Natural Resin in the cosmetics and personal care industry
17 May 2024
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The socio-economic impact of the Natural Resin industry on local communities
16 April 2024
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Resin tapping in national forests and incentive programmes for the sector
12 March 2024
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Trends and advances in the production and use of Natural Resin derivatives
16 January 2024
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Technological innovations in Natural Resin tapping and in the forest management of maritime pine stands
14 November 2023
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Webinars
The RN21 webinars brought together experts to share knowledge, experience and case studies on the Natural Resin value chain.
The sessions covered forest management, resin tapping techniques, industrial innovation, sustainability, the bioeconomy and new applications in different sectors.
The recordings remain available as a technical reference for anyone interested in adding value to Natural Resin and in the sustainable development of the sector. Webinars are in Portuguese.
17 December 2025
Maria José Ferreira
Natural Resin as an innovative material in footwear: challenges and opportunities
28 October 2025
Paulo Cadeia
Natural Resin in the food sector: impact on sustainability and product innovation
20 March 2025
Pedro Magalhães
Natural Resin in the textile sector: innovation and sustainability
18 December 2024
Zenaída Mourão and Firmino Rocha
Carbon neutrality: challenges and opportunities in the Natural Resin sector
26 September 2024
Denise Domingues and Paulo Novo
Sustainability and markets: a vision for 2030 and 2050
7 June 2024
Filipa Dinis, Nelson Pereira and Anabela Carvalho
Natural Resin in industry: new applications and niche markets
12 December 2023
Maria Emília Silva
Natural Resin tapping techniques: traditional and innovative methods