Pink Unicorn
About the project
MED4CITRUS promotes citrus as a functional food of the Mediterranean diet, through Living Labs and digital tools. 16 partners, 8 countries, 36 months, funded by PRIMA.
Our aims
- Highlight citrus as a functional food that improves public health and supports local food systems.
- Offer science-based learning, digital games and food experiences about the Mediterranean diet.
- Turn Living Lab evidence into policy and procurement recommendations.
Six steps from grove to policy
- A. Citrus mapping & nutraceutical screening
- B. Living Labs & participatory innovation
- C. Digital ecosystem
- D. Policy dialogue & public procurement
- E. Evaluation & impact assessment
- F. Dissemination & monitoring
Pilot programme
| Pilot | Country | Focus | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| A · School-based citrus nutrition for youth | France | Orangequat in primary schools | INRAE |
| Greece | Kumquat in high-school menus | ELGO | |
| Algeria | Clementine in secondary schools | UFMC1 | |
| B · Institutional procurement for vulnerable groups | Italy | Blood oranges in care homes | ALSIA |
| Spain | Mild-processed citrus juices | NAKED | |
| Cyprus | Functional citrus dishes in care homes | CUT | |
| C · Citrus SME innovation & circular valorisation | Türkiye | Citrus culinary preparations | DÖHLER |
| Tunisia | Citrus culinary preparations | INAT | |
| France | Peel-derived citrus snacks | INRAE |