The goal of the present study was to determine, through full 2³ factorial design, the optimum process conditions to develop a biodegradable film, made from gelatin with buriti oil (BO) as additive, characterizing their physical, mechanical, and antioxidant aspects. The conditions for the optimization were 2.3% of fish gelatin, 30% of BO, and 13.18% of plasticizer. The films produced under this condition presented high antioxidant activity (24.77 µmol de TE/g), mechanical resistance (8.04 MPa), and satisfactory water vapor permeability (WVP; 0.38 × 10⁻¹⁰ g.m. m⁻². s⁻¹. Pa⁻¹). The film presented low solubility in water, low humidity, and low water activity, contributing to its integrity, without identifiable flaws. The increase in the concentration of BO provided higher antioxidant properties to the films and the reduction in gelatin and glycerol concentrations provided lower WVP, increasing the traction resistance.

This study aimed to investigate the impact of Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) technology in the extraction of olive oil on a pilot scale, using the “Galega Vulgar” olive variety as raw material. The extraction assisted by PEF had a malaxation time of 30 min and was compared with the traditional process of 45 min of malaxation. The main quality parameters of olive oil and the PEF’s cost-benefit assessment were performed. The incorporation of PEF in olive oil production reduced the malaxation stage by 33% without compromising the yield or extra-virgin classification. This efficiency leads to a potential 12.3% increase in annual olive oil production, with a 12.3% and 36.8% rise in revenue and gross profit, respectively. For small-scale production, the considerable upfront investment required for PEF equipment may be a challenge in terms of return on investment. In this scenario, opting for a renting scheme is the best economic solution, especially given the seasonal nature of olive oil production. In medium- to large-scale production, the investment in PEF is a sound investment since it is possible to achieve, with an equipment cost of EUR 450,000 and a production output of 5 tons per hour, an annual ROI of 20%.