Zeroscrap

from grape to life

Green Revolution

We transform waste into green gold. Our pioneering technology gives new life to winemaking residues, opening the doors to a sustainable future.

Infinite Value

Every scrap hides a treasure. From skins to grape seeds, we create a value chain that fuels the circular economy of tomorrow.

Sustainable Future

Together, we redefine the destiny of wine waste. A small change today, a big impact for the planet of tomorrow.

Innovative Technology for Grape Marc

Francesco Petrillo, founder of Zeroscrap, has revolutionized the grape marc separation process with cutting-edge technology.

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1. Grape Marc Collection

Immediate post-pressing process for maximum freshness

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2. Advanced Separation

Innovative technology for optimized process

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3. Preservation

Complete maintenance of active principles

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4. Valorization

Creation of premium by-products

Innovation in Grape Pomace Processing

Zeroscrap, founded by Francesco Petrillo, has developed advanced machinery that separates grape pomace starting from a moisture content between 60% and 70%, bringing it to a rate of less than 5% at the end of processing through a low-temperature drying process, thus preserving the active ingredients and ensuring greater value to the by-products.

Innovative Technology

Advanced separation process that maintains optimal moisture

Preservation of Active Ingredients

Maximum preservation of beneficial properties

Sustainability

Zeroscrap's approach economically enhances the by-products and promotes sustainable practices in the wine industry

Our Mission: Reducing Waste, Promoting Sustainability

Waste Reduction

Zeroscrap aims to minimize waste of resources in the wine industry, reusing grape pomace, a traditional by-product, to create new sustainable products.

Promoting Sustainability

Through innovation and collaboration, Zeroscrap promotes sustainable agricultural practices and the creation of new products that minimize environmental impact.

Continuous Innovation

Our commitment to technological innovation allows us to transform waste into valuable resources, creating a circular economy model in the wine industry.

The Power of Grape Pomace

🌱 Reduced Environmental Impact

A circular and eco-sustainable system that minimizes waste from wine production.

♻️ Recycling Potential

Innovative transformation into value-added products for various sectors.

🌿 Nutrient Source

Rich in antioxidants and essential minerals for nutritional applications.

Grape pomace represents a valuable resource that combines nutritional benefits, reuse potential, and environmental sustainability. Through its proper utilization, we can create a more efficient and environmentally-friendly production cycle.

Earning with Pomace

An original investment capable of enhancing the pomace of your Company and transforming it into high value-added by-products.

50M

Hectoliters of Wine in Italy

20% of world production

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Quintals of Pomace

Annual availability in Italy

90%

Extraction Efficiency

Of our innovative plant

The Potential of Grape Seeds

Grape seeds represent a valuable resource with multiple applications in various industrial sectors, offering innovative and sustainable opportunities.

Pharmaceutical Sector

Extraction of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, resveratrol, and antioxidants for medical and cosmetic applications.

Food Sector

Production of grape seed oil and gluten-free flours for various culinary applications.

Energy Sector

Conversion into pellets and biomass for the generation of electricity.

Each sector offers unique valorization opportunities, transforming a by-product of winemaking into high-value resources.

Grape Seed Flour: A Natural Super-Food

Zeroscrap srl is an innovative company that has designed and built a state-of-the-art prototype plant capable of separating fresh pomace into high value-added by-products.

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Maximum Antioxidant Capacity

ORAC test confirms superior antioxidant properties

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Rich in OPC

Natural bioflavonoids and polyphenols

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Essential Nutrients

Magnesium, calcium, iron, protein and fiber

Grape seed flour is naturally gluten-free and can be added to regular flour for baked goods from 3% to 5%.

Utilization of grape pomace in livestock feed

Zeroscrap srl is an innovative company that has designed and built a state-of-the-art prototype plant capable of separating fresh pomace into high-value by-products. Separating fresh pomace allows for a significantly higher quality of the finished product compared to what is obtained through pomace from the distillery.

Natural Benefits

Grape pomace contains tannins and polyphenolic compounds that act as anti-parasitic, anti-viral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents

Less Antibiotics

Natural alternative to antibiotics in livestock, combating the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance

Higher Productivity

5% increase in the production of healthier milk rich in unsaturated fatty acids

Grape Seeds:

A Precious and Versatile Resource

Grape seeds, the seeds present inside grape berries, can vary from one to four per berry, depending on the variety. In recent years, various sectors have recognized their potential, using them to produce high value-added products.

Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sector

Extraction of bioactive compounds for health and beauty

Food Sector

Production of special oils and flours

Energy Sector

Transformation into pellets and biomass

Comparative Analysis of Bioactive Components

The Zeroscrap system demonstrates remarkable effectiveness in preserving bioactive compounds in grape seeds, with exceptional results:

+595%

Total Polyphenols

Increase compared to post-distillation grape marc

+4.5K%

Catechin

The most significant increase among all components

100%

Components Preserved

Total preservation of bioactive compounds

These results demonstrate the exceptional ability of the Zeroscrap system to preserve the active principles in grape seeds, obtaining significantly higher concentrations compared to traditional methods.

Preserved Components

Total Polyphenols: 110,492 mg/kg Gallic Acid: 117 mg/kg Procyanidin B1: 169 mg/kg Procyanidin B3: 306 mg/kg Remarkable Increases Catechin: +4,532% Procyanidin B1: +894% Procyanidin B2: +827% Epicatechin: exclusive presence

Podcast Series

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Zeroscrap: Transforming Grape Pomace into Gold

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The Power of Grape Pomace: Exploring the Properties and Benefits of this By-Product

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♻️ Episode 3 (coming soon)

The Benefits of Upcycling: Exploring Opportunities to Create Valuable Products from Grape Pomace

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