BRIDGING INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY:
OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ECOSYSTEM
At WIISE, we believe that sustainable growth in the agrifood sector requires a continuous, two-way dialogue between high-level research and market reality.
Our participation in European research and innovation projects is driven by a dual motive: to remain at the forefront of scientific advancement so we can deliver future-proof intelligence to our clients, and to ensure that the practical needs and operational priorities of the agrifood industry directly inform the research and policy agendas of tomorrow.
By acting as a conscious bridge, we translate complex innovation into viable business strategies while advocating for a regulatory and research environment that supports the pragmatic needs of all stakeholders. The following lists reflect the breadth and depth of this ecosystem.
PARTNERSHIP FOOTPRINT ACROSS OUR PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Our commitment to advancing the agrifood sector is reflected in the network of institutional, technical, and industrial collaborators we worked with in high-impact research and innovation innovation. Through our roles in major projects such as Camel Milk, ProFuture, Wasteless, and Ecoefishent, we have cultivated a robust network of 87 institutional and industrial partners across 25 countries.
By collaborating with diverse actors—from Mediterranean production hubs to Northern European research centres—we have gained a unique, cross-border understanding of the agrifood system. This established ecosystem of trust provides us with the agility to mobilize the right expertise for future partnerships, ensuring that project objectives are met with both scientific rigor and practical industry insight.
Institutional & Research Partners
Adnan Menderes University
Agroscope
A.Z.T.I. (AZTI)
Arpal (Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione dell’Ambiente Ligure)
Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS)
CTIC CITA (Agro-food Technology Center)
DIL (German Institute of Food Technologies)
EUFIC (European Food Information Council)
Fondazione IMC Centro Marino Internazionale
Ghent University
Hacettepe University
ILVO (Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)
INRAE (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment)
Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA)
Instituto Superior de Agronomia (University of Lisbon)
IOLR (Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research)
JSI (Jožef Stefan Institute)
KMFRI (Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute)
LEITAT Technological Center
LVA (Food Research Institute)
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Romania)
Nofima AS
SDU (University of Southern Denmark)
SINTEF Ocean AS
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
STAZIONE ZOOLOGICA ANTON DOHRN
TECNALIA
Università degli Studi di Cagliari
Università degli Studi di Genova (UNIGE)
University of Bologna
University of Hohenheim
University of Iceland
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
UTAD
VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland)
Wageningen University & Research
Technical & Business Services
ANIA (Association Nationale Des Industries Alimentaires)
APPIP (Association for the Protection of Industrial Property)
Bio-Lab Ltd.
Biozoon
Civitta
Colab4Food
Consorzio Proplast
Consorzio TICASS
EABA (European Algae Biomass Association)
EFFAB (European Forum of Farm Animal Breeders)
Europatat (European Potato Trade Association)
EuroFIR (European Food Information Resource)
Fazla
Federalimentare (Italian Food and Drink Federation)
FEFAC (European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation)
FIAB (Spanish Food and Drink Federation)
FI.L.S.E. S.p.A.
FIPA (Portuguese Food and Drink Federation)
Genius Consulting
IPIFF (International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed)
Iseki Food Association
International Camel Expertise (ICE)
Laboratori Archa S.r.l.
MICAMO S.r.l.
PKCR – FFDI (Federation of the Food and Drink Industries)
Pôle Mer Méditerranée
SETBIR (Union of Dairy, Beef, Food Industrialists and Producers)
Tartu Biotechnology Park
WWF Italia
Production, Farms & Agro-Industry
Agro-Food Industrie (Chiffe Agro Industrie)
Agrovet
Aitown SRL
AlgaPlus
Allmicroalgae
AMIU Genova S.p.A.
Arctic Harvest AS
AS DO MAR (Generale Conserve S.p.A.)
Bamburi Cement PLC
Bio-M
Easy Tedjane Laitiers (Sarl Laiterie Tedjane)
Frulact
Gandini S.p.A.
Givaudan
Goodvalley
Grupo Argal
GVTARRA
KAYA KARDESLER CAMEL FARM
KENDIRLI FARM
Lantmännen
Maisadour
Mares S.p.A.
Microphyt
Norsildmel
NUA (Nua Biological Technology)
OASIS Wildlife Fuerteventura (Oasis Park)
Olvi S.r.l.
Recykling-Gumas
SASU CAMEL IDEE
Victory Farms
Viveri
INDUSTRIAL ECOSYSTEM & CLIENTS NETWORK
WIISE, though its division focused on legal and technical consultancy in the agrifood sector (FARE – Food Agriculture Requirement), built over the years a robust and diversified portfolio that spans every critical segment of the food industry—from primary ingredient processing and historic manufacturing to specialized nutrition and global retail distribution. This wide-reaching engagement has provided us with an informed, 360-degree perspective on the specific needs, operational constraints, and strategic priorities of the different actors within the value chain.
Rather than viewing these segments in isolation, we recognize them as a single, interconnected ecosystem. Our deep integration with this network allows us to act as a conscious bridge between high-level research and market reality. By leveraging these trusted, long-standing relationships, we can facilitate the formation of high-impact consortia for EU projects, ensuring that innovation is not only technically excellent but also operationally viable and aligned with the practical requirements of the industry’s key stakeholders.
Representative Clients List
FOOD INDUSTRY
Bakery, Pasta & Grains
Bauli Group (includes Motta, Alemagna, Bistefani, Casalini)
Crich (Biscuits and crackers)
Delser (Biscuits and crackers)
Di Leo (Biscuits)
Dolfin Industria Dolciaria SpA
Flamigni (Pastry)
Granoro (Pasta)
Igino Massari Pasticceria
Molini Pivetti (Flours)
Molino Spadoni (Flours and bakery mixtures)
Pan Ducale di Atri
Pasta Soave
Pastai Pasta Fresca
Prometeo Il Farro
Rigoni di Asiago
Riso Pasini
Verditerre (Flours)
Dairy & Cheese
Argiolas Formaggi
Auricchio
Bonizzi
Biolat
Caseificio Maiullari
Granarolo
Seafood & Meat
Asdomar (canned fish)
Felsineo (cured meat)
Le MAREviglie (canned fish)
Manzotin (Canned meat)
Salumificio Brugnolo
Salame Primo
MC Affettati
Riunione
Salumificio Il Colle
Preserves, Oils & Condiments
De Rica (Tomato preserves)
Acetificio Aretino
Oleificio Speroni
Oleificio San Giorgio
Saclà (Pickles and sauces)
Emendatory&Vayra
Formec Biffi (Sauces and condiments)
Olio Fratelli Carli
Olio Ficacci
Olio Alberti
Attinà e Forti (Specialty preserves)
Bottega Pavesi (Gourmet preserves)
Noberasco
Primizie Paris
Varvello Aceto Reale
Ingredients & Frozen food
Eridania(Sugar and sweeteners)
Lesaffre
Arla foods
Orogel (Frozen preserves)
Naturalia Ingredients(Fruit-derived sugars)
Mane (Fragrances & Flavors)
CHR Hansen
Polaretti
Mec3 (Gelato and pastry ingredients)
ForeverLand
BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Brewing (Beer)
Birra Castello
Birrificio Lambrate
Birra Sol
Birra Spinelli
Birra Padavena
Mahou San Miguel
Monastero Trappiste Vitorchiano
Officina della Birra Milano
Spirits, Wine & Distillates
Molinari
Bonaventura Maschio
Distillerie Bonollo
Distillerie Mazzari
Cantine Caviro
Cantine Togni
Liquori Strega
Varnelli Liquori
Soft Drinks, Water & Coffee
Bermé
Dolomiti Fruits
Limmi
Macè
Zueg
Acqua Amata Fonte Castello
Fonte San Cassiano
Lurisia Premium Beverages (Coca-Cola Group)
Mokador
Caffè Pellini
Saicaf il Caffè
Morandini Caffè
SPECIALIZED NUTRITION, SUPPLEMENTS & WELLNESS
Enervit (Sports nutrition)
EnerZona (Dietary products)
PH Food (Supplements)
CBWEED (Hemp-derived products)
Canapoil (Hemp oil)
Penta Nutrizione Integrata (Supplements)
Nuvola Zero
Thegummist (Supplements)
SweetAfrica
BPR Nutrition
ICV Natural Product
AGRICULTURE & LOCAL CONSORTIA
Protected Designations
Consorzio Basilico Genovese DOP (Consortium)
Associazione Olivicoltori del Mugello
Sustainable Farming
Rocche della Sala (Organic farming)
RETAIL & LARGE-SCALE DISTRIBUTION
Coop Italia
MaxiDi Group, including A&O, Famila, Iperfamila, Galassia, Dpiù
Cash & Carry
Meridiani
ValPizza
Piaceri del Gusto
Roma Fine Foods
Foodex
Stefano Ricci
INDUSTRY SERVICES & HORECA
SPRIM Global Investments
GS1
Chimitex Prodotti Chimici Industriali
BestMad
BIOtable (Compostables)
Yarok Microbio food testing
Cancelloni Food Services
EcoFilm (packaging)
EcoServices
Import+
Verdi SpA
GoodFood Consulting
Monsù
INSTITUTIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS
Academia & Research
Fondazione Alma Mater – Università di Bologna
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Università degli Studi di Perugia
Università degli Studi di Torino
Istituto Internazionale di Ricerca (IIR)
Laboratorio Chimico Camera di Commercio di Torino
Advocacy & Health
Associazione Italiana Celiachia (AIC)
ASReM, Azienda Sanitaria Regionale Molise (Local Health Authority)
ASL Teramo, Azienda Sanitaria Teramo (Local Health Authority)
Danish Crown (Animal welfare)
Global Honey Organisation
Alimenti e Salute – Regione Emilia Romagna
Certification & Policy
FASI (Funding/Policy information)
ICEA – Istituto Certificazione Etica e Ambientale
Intertek, (Testing and certification)
Euractiv, (Media and policy)
Professional bodies and Industry Organisations
UNPISI National Coordination for Prevention Technicians)
Consiglio dell’Ordine Nazionale dei Tecnologi Alimentari
Unindustria Reggio Emilia
Confindustria Romagna
Confartigianato Imprese Sondrio
EIT Food Partners
