5 November 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

ROSETTA is pleased to announce its upcoming Final Event, organised in collaboration with the EU-funded projects BREADCRUMB and CATALYSE.

The event will bring together researchers, policy actors, food system stakeholders, industry representatives and innovation communities to explore how Europe can move towards more sustainable, resilient and resource-efficient food systems.

Together, the three projects will highlight key insights and results on food waste reduction, the potential of suboptimal foods, food safety innovation and the role of marketing standards in shaping fairer and more sustainable food value chains.

The collaboration between ROSETTA, BREADCRUMB and CATALYSE reflects the importance of connecting EU-funded projects working on related challenges across the food system.

By joining forces, the three projects aim to strengthen the visibility of their results, promote cross-project learning and support the uptake of innovative approaches that can reduce waste, improve food safety and contribute to long-term sustainability.

Who Should Attend?

The event is open to stakeholders interested in food waste reduction, sustainable food systems and food innovation, including:

• Food businesses and value chain actors
• Marketing standard owners and regulators
• Policymakers and public authorities
• Researchers and academic institutions
• Civil society organisations and NGOs
• Innovation networks, clusters and EU-funded projects
• Consumers and sustainability-focused communities

Program

The Final Event will bring together experts and stakeholders from across the food system for a full day of knowledge exchange, discussion and collaboration.

The programme will include:

• Opening and plenary sessions introducing the key challenges, results and lessons emerging from BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA and CATALYSE.
• Expert panel discussions exploring food waste, food safety, food marketing standards and market practices.
• Interactive breakout sessions providing participants with the opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss key barriers and explore potential solutions.
• Joint discussions and recommendations aimed at translating project knowledge and stakeholder perspectives into concrete recommendations for policy and practice.
• Closing session bringing together the main conclusions and key messages from the day.

The full programme, including session timings, confirmed speakers and further practical information, will be available to download from this page soon.

Stay Connected

More information about the agenda, speakers and registration will be announced soon.

Follow ROSETTA’s website and social media channels for updates and join us for this important final event as we explore how suboptimal foods, food safety innovation and smarter marketing standards can help reduce food waste and build more sustainable food systems.