VISION4FOOD research presented at Gastronomy in Transition 2026
VISION4FOOD took part in the Gastronomy in Transition conference, held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 in Aarhus, Denmark. The event was organised by Aarhus University together with the International Society of Gastronomic Sciences and Studies (ISGSS) and explored how food histories, ecologies, cultures and material practices can contribute to social, environmental and economic […]
VISION4FOOD research presented at RETASTE 2026
VISION4FOOD was part of RETASTE 2026: Rethink Food Resources, Losses, and Waste, held from 16 to 18 September 2026 in Rethymno, Greece, in a hybrid format. The international conference focused on sustainability challenges across the food system, including food loss and waste, circular economy, sustainable production, consumer behaviour, policy and innovation. The 2026 edition included […]
VISION4FOOD co-creation workshop in Castilla y León turns priorities into concrete actions
On 29 July 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop in Valladolid, Spain, with participants from public authorities, industry and SMEs, and civil society organisations. The session was led by the Junta de Castilla y León and facilitated by Pedro Manuel Quindós Ferradas. The workshop started by revisiting the priorities identified in the previous session. Participants agreed that some of the main […]
VISION4FOOD workshop in Wielkopolska designs missions for local food, energy and social farms
On 26 July 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop at Folwark i Osada Górnica in Wielkopolska, Poland, with 26 participants, including 8 online, from public authorities, industry and SMEs, academia and research, civil society organisations, producer groups and local communities. The session was led by the European Rural Development Network (ERDN) and facilitated by […]
Castilla y León Introduces New Support for Local Producers
The Spanish pilot in Castilla y León has reached two important policy milestones that strengthen local food systems and support farmers selling through direct and local marketing channels. These achievements are the result of the work carried out within the project and mark an important step towards more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems in the […]
VISION4FOOD workshop in Ferrara defines four missions for innovation in Emilia-Romagna
On 30 June 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, at the Confagricoltura Ferrara conference room in Chiesuol del Fosso. Participants came from farmers and producer groups, academia and research, and public authorities. The session was led by Confagricoltura and facilitated by Leonardo Brachetti, Michele Contel, Greta Borrelli and Nicoletta Antelli. The […]
VISION4FOOD launches Toolkit guide to help users navigate resources for food system transformation
The VISION4FOOD project has released a new video guide introducing the VISION4FOOD Toolkit, making it easier for stakeholders to discover and use practical resources that support sustainable food system transformation. Accessible through the project’s Knowledge Exchange Platform, the Toolkit brings together nine carefully selected tools that have been identified through project research to support innovation, […]
VISION4FOOD workshop in Thessaly focuses on smart water management and digital innovation
On 25 June 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop in Thessaly, Greece, with participants from public authorities, industry and SMEs, academia and research, civil society organisations, producer groups and consumers. The session was led and facilitated by Evangelos Akrivoulis. The workshop started by revisiting the outcomes of the first session. Participants recalled the main […]
VISION4FOOD at BEYOND Expo 2026: Connecting with the agri-food innovation community
From 17 to 19 June 2026, VISION4FOOD was represented by project partner AgroApps at BEYOND Expo in Athens, one of Southeast Europe’s major events focused on technology and innovation. The event welcomed startups, researchers, companies, public authorities and investors working across areas such as digital technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT, sustainability and entrepreneurship. At the […]
First Training Session & Workshop: Knowledge brokering for food system transformation
This week, partners from the VISION4FOOD and FOSTER projects came together for an interactive workshop, given by Dr. Brit Bulah, exploring the role of knowledge brokering in food system transformation. The session began with a training on knowledge brokering, followed by discussions around two FOSTER case stories. Participants reflected on familiar challenges, barriers, tensions, and […]