Entrepreneurs, producers, researchers, and institutional representatives were gathered 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, Jorge Custódio, 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”.
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, with the protagonists of the thematic sessions, Pedro Teixeira (Centro Pinus Association), Marco Ribeiro (The
Resipinus Distillers and Explorers Association), Ricardo Gomes (Nares company), Pedro Gil (Gum Rosin), João Koehler (Colquímica company), and Jávier Calvo (Cesefor company).
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, valorization of forest products, and reduction of the consequences of large fires.
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