Linards Klavins

On April 16, the work conducted within the ChromaQuest project was presented at the yearly 84th International Conference of the University of Latvia 2026 by project expert, BSc Taisija Gricenko. The audience was introduced to the effect of XAD-7HP sorbent column purification on total anthocyanin content, total polyphenol content and antiradical activity in berry press residues. The topic of enzymatic acetylation and its optimization was also discussed. The selection of biomass, enzyme, and...

On April 16th, 2026, the ChromaQuest team presented their work at the 84th Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia within the section Multidisciplinary perspectives on climate change and environmental sustainability. The oral presentation, delivered by Alise Zommere, was titled “From forestry residues to food colourants: optimised extraction and encapsulation-based stabilization of chlorophyll from conifer needles.” The presentation addressed the valorisation of conifer needle...

We’re proud to share that ChromaQuest took part in the Latvian Circular Economy forum 2025 - a major sustainability event held on 5 November 2025 at VEF Kultūras pils in Riga, Latvia. Organised by Riga Energy Agency in collaboration with CleanR Group, the forum brought together entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, NGOs, and creative industry representatives to explore practical approaches to implementing circular economy principles in everyday practice. This was the first event of its...