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📢 ZeroW Final Conference - save the date! 📢 Join us on September 16, 2025, in Brussels for the joint Final Conference of the ZeroW and CHORIZOproject, where we will present key findings, insights, and solutions to tackle food loss and waste - one of Europe’s most urgent food system challenges. This multi-stakeholder conference will bridge research and action, sharing knowledge and solutions that support innovation adoption and drive real-world impact. Who should attend? 🔹 Policy-makers – Understand regulatory barriers and explore policy recommendations for a just transition to zero food waste. 🔹 Researchers – Gain insights into FLW behaviours, economic models, and data governance strategies. 🔹 FSC actors & Industry leaders – Discover cutting-edge technologies and digital solutions for FLW prevention and valorisation. 🔹 Investors – Identify investment opportunities backed by technical validation and business feasibility assessments. 🔹 Food Banks – Learn how to optimise donation supply chains and strengthen food security strategies. 🔹 Civil Society Representatives – Access communication toolkits, educational resources, and capacity-building materials to drive change. Expect engaging discussions, knowledge-sharing, and networking opportunities that connect research with action to accelerate sustainable food systems. 📅 Date: 16th September 2025 📍 Location: Herman Teirlinck Building, Brussels More details, including the agenda and registration, will be shared soon. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates! #ZeroW #CHORIZOProject #FoodWaste #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FLW #Innovation #FoodSystems

Interested in knowing more about EU funded projects on reducing food waste? 🤔   Why not have a look at the Green Deal Projects Support Offices new article: "Food waste – reducing, reusing, and recycling by the Green Deal Call-funded projects"? The article highlights important efforts and results from several projects, including our own ZeroW project. ♻️   Did you know that 20% of all food produced in the EU is wasted? This amounts to 132 kg of food waste per person per year! This is an ethical and social issue and a significant environmental challenge.   ZeroW is working diligently to reduce food waste through innovative solutions across the entire food supply chain. 👉 Read the full article and get inspired to join the fight against food waste: https://lnkd.in/gB5ywBRJ Together, we can create a more sustainable future! 💚   #ZeroW #GreenDeal #FoodWaste #Sustainability #ReduceReuseRecycle

We are proud to see ASINCAR presenting the ZeroW project at MEAT ATTRACTION 2025! 🎉 As part of the ZeroW project, ASINCAR leads a key pilot in collaboration with Aldelís, focusing on the implementation of digital tools to optimize production lines and reduce food losses.

What are the ZeroW's 9 SILLs?🤔 If you ever wonder what SILL means and why we are talking about our 9 SILLs – then fear not! In ZeroW, we have nine Systemic Innovation Living Labs (SILLs) working on different methods and technologies to reduce food loss and waste. 🍏♻️🥪 We have collected all nine below, with short descriptions so you can learn more about what we mean whenever we talk about ZeroW's 9 SILLs.

Empowering Action Against Food Loss & Waste! 🌍🍽️ In the ZeroW project, we recently held a capacity-building workshop at Grupo la Caña, bringing together partners to discuss and exchange insights on food loss and waste. Engaging those directly involved in food production is key to identifying practical solutions and driving real change. By fostering open dialogue and collaboration, we take another step toward a more sustainable and circular food system. 📺 Watch the video to see how we are working together to fight food waste!

ZeroW Newsletter - Stay Updated on the Fight Against Food Waste! 📢   Want to be the first to hear about cutting-edge innovations, policy insights, and real-world solutions for reducing food loss and waste? The ZeroW project newsletter keeps you informed on our latest developments, including updates from our nine Systemic Innovation Living Labs (SILLs) working to create a more sustainable food system. 📩 Sign up now and join us in the journey towards zero food waste!   🔗Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehPp9d5V   #ZeroW #FoodWaste #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy #FoodSystems

Driving Digital Transformation in the Poultry Industry! 🚀 🍗💡 Watch the video 👇 Food waste remains a major challenge, especially in SMEs, where digitalization is lagging behind. Many food processing companies still rely on manual, time-consuming, and even destructive lab testing methods, making real-time food loss monitoring nearly impossible. At ZeroW, we’re changing that! 🛠️ Our Living Lab (SILL) no. 6  is developing and piloting advanced IT systems using: ✅ Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) for real-time quality control ✅ AI-powered chemometrics to optimize key production steps ✅ Smart data analysis to improve process efficiency ASINCAR along with partners, is working to reduce food losses, cut resource waste, and boost sustainability in poultry production. The future of food production is digital, data-driven, and waste-free. Watch the video to see how we’re making it happen! 🎥🔗 #ZeroFoodWaste #FoodTech #DigitalTransformation #AI #Sustainability #ZeroW

Updates from SILL 5 of the ZeroW Project 📢 Did you know that 1/3 of the EU's agricultural production is discarded as “ugly food”? Despite being perfectly edible, this food often goes to waste due to inefficient processing and late-stage identification. SILL 5, one of the Innovation Living Labs of the ZeroW project, is changing this with cutting-edge technology and a focus on early-stage classification of tomato production.   In this video, discover how: ✅ Multi-scan technologies assess tomato shape, defects, color, firmness, and sugar content to determine quality. ✅ A next-generation sensor device classifies produce as organic or non-organic. ✅ These tools promote the second-life valorization of tomatoes into products like gazpacho and juice. ✅ Producers and supply chain actors can save energy, time, and resources by avoiding unnecessary waste and optimizing logistics and storage. ✅ Retailers gain the ability to manage products with known shelf lives, offering better deals to consumers and streamlining logistics.   By implementing these technologies early in the food chain, partners in ZeroW helps prevent ugly food from turning into food loss while also improving efficiencies across the production and retail sectors. 🔗 Watch the full video to learn how ZeroW is driving systemic change. #ZeroWaste #Innovation #FoodWaste #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #AgriTech #FoodSystems #ZeroW

NEW ARTICLE 📢 ZeroW: Fighting Food Waste During the Holidays – and Beyond! The holiday season brings joy and celebration but also peaks in food waste. In Denmark alone, households discard 247,000 tons of food annually, with a significant portion wasted during Christmas due to overbuying and overproduction. Reducing food waste requires joint efforts from producers, retailers, and consumers: 1️⃣ Smart Forecasting: Using data to optimize production and stock management. 2️⃣ Retailer Initiatives: Discounting near-expiry goods, donating surplus, and partnering with online platforms, selling surplus to consumers. 3️⃣ "Ugly" Foods & Consumer Education: Selling cosmetically imperfect produce and educating on "use by" vs. "best before" dates. ZeroW, part of the EU’s goal to halve food waste by 2030, collaborates with 42 partners to develop innovative solutions. By measuring waste and testing ideas in Systemic Innovation Living Labs, we aim to eliminate food waste across the entire value chain. Let’s make this holiday season a model for sustainability. Together, we can value food and minimize waste. Read the article ⬇️ or visit our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_X2E_gr for more valuable insights.

Countdown to 2025: ZeroW’s Final Chapter Continues!⌛ As we approach the final year of the ZeroW project, we are excited to share another milestone in our journey: scientific advancements that are paving the way for sustainable food systems. Over the past 3 years, the ZeroW project has published several scientific articles showcasing valuable insights to the global conversation on reducing Food Loss and Waste (FLW). These publications, authored by experts from Tilburg University, Wageningen University & Research, TNO, ITC - Innovation Technology Cluster, Univerza v Mariboru, and Universidade do Minho highlight innovative approaches and findings that support the transition to sustainable food systems. All publications are available on our website. We encourage you to explore these resources if you are interested in the latest scientific breakthroughs in FLW reduction and circular food systems! https://lnkd.in/dg6qtY9F #ZeroW #ScientificResearch #FoodWaste #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation