Imagine trying to fix a leak in a giant pipe, but you can't see where the water is actually escaping. This project builds a high-tech 'leak detector' for the food supply chain to find exactly where food is lost. It helps companies stop guessing and use real data to save money and the planet.
Companies struggle to measure the actual economic and environmental impact of food waste because 70% of it goes unrecorded. This lack of data makes it impossible to know if waste-reduction investments are actually cost-effective.
A digital platform featuring a KPI system, a science-based measurement system, and a risk-based Hotspots Analysis tool.
If you are a fresh produce farm dealing with unrecorded losses during primary production — this project developed a measurement system that identifies the root causes of waste to improve land use efficiency, as 30% of farmland is currently wasted.
If you are a supermarket chain dealing with high disposal costs and GHG emissions — this project developed a digital platform and KPI system that proves if your waste reduction efforts are actually saving money and reducing your carbon footprint.
If you are a distributor dealing with food spoilage during transport — this project developed a risk-based Hotspots Analysis that pinpoints exactly where in the chain the most waste occurs to optimize your operations.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the tool is not mentioned, but the project received an EU contribution of EUR 5,971,408 to develop the infrastructure.
The project has moved from conceptual design to operational implementation, including a first wave of pilots to validate the models in real-world settings.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not provided, though it is described as an open innovation ecosystem.
Yes, the system is designed to be policy-relevant and consistent with Food 2030 priorities to help businesses and policymakers make better decisions.
Based on available project data, the project duration is from 2022 to 2027, with the current phase focusing on operational implementation and pilot data generation.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, consisting of 22 partners across 7 countries. With a 32% industry ratio (7 industrial partners, including 4 SMEs), there is a strong link between the 7 universities and the actual market needs of the food supply chain.
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