Interreg Europe – Waste Reduction Series III: Food (Webinar)
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
This final installment of the Waste Reduction Series by the Policy Learning Platform focuses on managing food waste: sharing policy practices, innovations, and stakeholder lessons. Useful for policymakers, local authorities, NGOs, and anyone involved in waste prevention and food supply chains. Free to register.

Ecomondo 2025 — Green & Circular Economy Expo
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07 | In-person, Rimini, Italy
Ecomondo is one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for the green & circular economy. It brings together industrial actors, policy makers, research institutions, companies with solutions for sustainability transitions, including waste reduction, bioeconomy, resource efficiency.

39th EFFoST International Conference 2025: Fostering the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems
2025-11-17 08:00 - 2025-11-19 17:00 | Porto, Portugal
The 39th EFFoST International Conference 2025, titled “Fostering the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems: Embracing Novelty and Overcoming Challenges,” will bring together scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers to discuss how innovation can drive more sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems.
Organised by the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST), the conference will explore key themes such as food processing innovation, safety, circularity, and consumer trust — all essential elements in shaping the future of Europe’s food landscape.
🔗 Learn more: EFFoST International Conference 2025

EBN Techcamp 2025: Exploring Agrifood & Autonomous Systems
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00 | Braga, Portugal, Nivelles, Belgium
The EBN Techcamp 2025 will gather innovation experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers to explore cutting-edge developments in agrifood technologies and autonomous systems.
Organised by the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), this year’s edition focuses on how technological innovation can accelerate sustainability and resilience across Europe’s food systems. Participants will have the chance to join workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions with leading EU projects and industry players.

SAFE Annual Conference “Consumers Come First: Advancing Consumer Protection through Research
2025-11-20 08:00 - 16:30 | Online
Organised by the Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE), this full-day virtual event will bring together policymakers, researchers, and consumer organisations to discuss how scientific research can strengthen consumer protection in Europe. Participants will explore key topics such as food safety, sustainability, transparency, and the role of evidence-based policymaking in shaping a fair and resilient food system.
🔗 View the full agenda: SAFE Annual Conference 2025 Programme (PDF)

European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2025
2025-11-22 - 2025-11-30 | Europe-wide
The European Week for Waste Reduction encourages awareness-raising activities and public engagement on sustainable resource use and waste prevention. Activities can include workshops, exhibitions, local campaigns, school or business initiatives.

Watson Final Event: Beating Fraud and Building Trust with Europe's Food Detectives
2025-11-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Grand Central, Rue Belliard 190, Brussels
Attend the Watson event titled “Beating Fraud and Building Trust with Europe’s Food Detectives”.
Date: Thursday 27th of November
Time: 17.00-20.00 CET
Venue: Grand Central, Rue Belliard 190, Brussels
How can you tell if your olive oil or honey is real? What does a truly transparent food supply chain look like — from cheese to wine to fish?

Join the Watson project in Brussels for a special Euronews live event celebrating the EU’s Watson project, featuring the star scientists from our hit series The Food Detectives.

Witness live tech demonstrations.
Taste high-quality produce from across Europe.
Hear from experts on food transparency, EU policy, and the fight against food fraud — including insights from Interpol.

Hosted by Euronews science correspondent Jeremy Wilks, this discussion will be recorded in front of a live audience and streamed worldwide on the Euronews YouTube channel.

Don’t miss this unique look at how Europe is using science and technology to keep our food safe and authentic.

THEROS Final Event (Hybrid)
2025-12-02 | Athens
THEROS Final Event, taking place both at the Amalia Hotel, Athens 🏨 & Online 💻 on 02 December 2025.
THEROS advances transparency and trust in organic food supply chains and Geographical Indication (GI) products. The project unites partners across Europe 🇪🇺 to deliver practical tools 🛠️, case studies 📚, and policy insights on traceability, authenticity, and data-sharing—supporting producers 👩‍🌾, certifiers 🧪, retailers 🛒, and consumers 🧑‍🍳.
What to expect ✨✅

✅ Presentation of project results, tools, and pilot demonstrations
🗣️ Panel discussions with key stakeholders
❓ Q&A and 🤝 networking for both on-site and online participants

🗓️ The agenda will be published shortly!
Please register here to secure your on-site seat 🎟️ or online access 🔌.

💸 Registration is free of charge but required
🔐 By registering, you acknowledge our event privacy notice (available here & also shared during registration)

For more information, reach us at📧info@theros-project.eu.

CUES Joint Webinar: “Understanding What Shapes Sustainable Consumer Behaviour”
2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:30
Date: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Time: 11:00 – 13:30 CET
Organisation Mode: Online

This cross-project webinar brings together eight EU-funded projects working at the forefront of sustainable consumption. Each project will share key outcomes, insights, and practical lessons on what drives and enables consumers to make more sustainable choices. Through diverse perspectives, the session will explore the factors that shape consumer behaviour. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how evidence-based outcomes can support Europe’s transition towards more sustainable and responsible consumption patterns.
ROSETTA will be represented by George Tsalis, who will present on behavioural approaches informed by our field activities within ROSETTA.
Register here
Access the Agenda

ROSETTA International Networking Event - From waste to value: alternative market access meets food marketing standards
2026-01-29 09:00 - 14:00 | The Spot, Bratislava + Hybrid, Bottova 2/A, 811 09 Bratislava, Slovakia, Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
🗓️ 29 January 2026 | 📍 The Spot, Bratislava | 🕘 09:00–14:00 | 🌐 Hybrid
This Networking Event is organised as part of the Horizon Europe project ROSETTA, which aims to reduce food waste linked to food marketing standards and support more sustainable, circular food systems across Europe.
The event will bring together stakeholders from across the food value chain – including researchers, agri-food businesses, policymakers, public authorities, NGOs, and civil society organisations.
What you can expect

Share and discuss ROSETTA’s pilot results
Present your work, real-life food waste solutions and ongoing projects
Identify synergies and collaboration opportunities
Engage in interactive world-café sessions and networking

We invite you to register your participation and help us co-create an event that is tailored to your needs. Please note that on-site spots are limited and we will aim for balanced representation across stakeholder groups.
Participation is free of charge. A networking lunch and refreshments will be provided to in-person participants.
How to register, agenda and updates
You can register here: Registration Link
You can access the agenda here: ROSETTA INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING EVENT
More info and updates on the event: LinkedIn Event
Invited Speakers

Zoë Verdaasdonk – Project Manager, Food Waste Free United NL
Zoë Verdaasdonk works as a Project Manager at Food Waste Free United NL, an organisation committed to keeping an additional 1 billion kilograms of food within the Dutch food system each year. In her role, she supports companies in developing and scaling innovative solutions to prevent and reduce food waste.
One of her key initiatives is the Date Labelling Coalition, which aims to improve consumer understanding of Best Before and Use By dates. The coalition brings together major food system actors such as Unilever, Lidl, and Danone, who apply clear visual cues and consumer guidance to support better food use decisions.
Knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiring systemic change towards a healthier and more sustainable food system are central to her work.

Zuzana Madajová – Chairwoman, Free Food – jedlo pre všetkých
Zuzana Madajová is the Chairwoman of Free Food – jedlo pre všetkých, a Slovak NGO dedicated to food waste prevention and to advancing social and environmental sustainability.
She leads and implements initiatives that reduce food waste while engaging citizens, communities, and organisations through talks, workshops, and awareness-raising activities. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to building fairer and more sustainable food systems at local and national level.

Dr. Gyula Kasza – Founder, Maradék nélkül programme
Dr. Gyula Kasza is the founder of Maradék nélkül, Hungary’s national food waste prevention programme operated by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). He has over 16 years of experience in public administration, including roles at the Ministry of Agriculture and Nébih.
Alongside his policy work, he has pursued an academic career since 2000 and currently heads the Department of Applied Food Science at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest. Together with his research group, he recently established the Maradék Nélkül Foundation, supporting food waste prevention initiatives through research and expert guidance.
Dr. Kasza is actively involved at EU level, contributing to the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste, serving as lead expert for the JRC European Consumer Food Waste Forum, and supporting the European Commission’s European Citizens Panel on Food Waste as a Knowledge Committee member.

2nd ROSETTA Community of Practice (CoP) Meeting
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
The 2nd ROSETTA Community of Practice Meeting brings together researchers, practitioners and stakeholders to explore emerging pilot findings, practical tools, and cross-project synergies addressing food waste linked to marketing standards.
Date: Wednesday 11, March 2026Format: Online (MS Teams)
The ROSETTA project is pleased to invite members of its Community of Practice (CoP) to the second CoP meeting.
Building on the momentum of our first session, this meeting will focus on sharing emerging evidence from ROSETTA pilot activities, demonstrating practical tools developed within the project, and strengthening collaboration through synergies with sister initiatives.
The session will combine research findings, real-world implementation insights, and interactive discussion among practitioners, researchers and policy-oriented stakeholders working to address food waste linked to marketing standards.
What to Expect
🔎 Key Findings from ROSETTA Pilots (WP1 & WP2)
💻 ROSETTA Digital Toolkit – Demonstration
🏪 Pilot Spotlight: Chalkiadakis (Greece)
🤝 Synergies in Action: Reducing food waste with BREADCRUMB & VISION4FOOD
💬 Plenary Discussion

Take a look at the agenda: ROSETTA_CoP 2nd Meeting_Agenda
Become a member of our CoP and register for the meeting: https://rosetta-toolkit.eu/cop_registration

SISTERS Final Conference: Systemic Innovations for Food Waste Reduction
2026-03-23 08:00 - 17:00
23 March 2026 | Les Ateliers des Tanneurs, Brussels, Belgium
ROSETTA highlights the final conference of the SISTERS project, titled “Systemic Innovations for Food Waste Reduction.” Organised by AITIIP in cooperation with Innovarum, SAFE – Safe Food Advocacy Europe and EROSKI, the conference marks the culmination of the EU-funded project’s work on reducing food loss and waste (FLW) across the European food value chain.
This in-person event will convene researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore systemic solutions addressing FLW from primary production to consumer behaviour. The programme will present key project outcomes, including smart digital platforms for producers, sustainable packaging solutions, and QR-based labelling tools, alongside high-level discussions and networking opportunities.
For ROSETTA and related initiatives, the conference provides an important space for exchange on innovation-driven approaches to food waste reduction and for strengthening synergies across EU projects working towards more sustainable food systems.
Learn more and register
Registration is open and places are limited. Secure your participation via the official registration link provided by the organisers: https://sistersproject.eu/sistersfinalconference/

WASTELESS Final Event: Towards 2030 – Tools, Policy Dialogue, and Future Pathways
2026-04-23 08:00 - 15:00
23 April 2026 | Comet Louise, Brussels, Belgium
ROSETTA will contribute to the final event of the WASTELESS project, marking the conclusion of its work on advancing food loss and waste (FLW) measurement across Europe.
The event will showcase key project outcomes and bring together EU-funded initiatives, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of harmonised FLW measurement. The programme includes insights from EU projects on innovative measurement tools, the EU policy perspective through expert roundtables, thematic interactive workshops focused on implementation, and a fishbowl discussion exploring pathways towards a more sustainable food system.
ROSETTA has been invited to contribute to Session 1 – “Advancing Food Loss and Waste Measurement: Innovative Tools and Approaches”, presenting its tools and methodological approach to addressing food waste linked to marketing standards. The session will consist of short project presentations followed by moderated discussion.
Learn more and register
Participants who wish to attend the event can register via the official registration form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemwy3pXI8fP74xSyhVrVAugtSxPwCEmjK1L_62a-UYaYn4nA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111235204246563337028
For further details on the final event, please visit:https://wastelesseu.com/community-events/final-event/

1st Authentic Food Festival & Conference (AFFC)
2026-05-27 08:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00
27–28 May 2026 | University College Dublin, Ireland
ROSETTA highlights the 1st Authentic Food Festival & Conference (AFFC), organised by the European Food Fraud Community of Practice, a member of the EU Cluster for Food Traceability and Trust.
Hosted at University College Dublin, the event will bring together researchers, food professionals, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and students to explore the challenges and innovative solutions needed to strengthen authentic and trustworthy food systems across Europe.
The programme features expert discussions, interactive sessions, and dedicated networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration across the European food ecosystem. The conference provides a valuable platform for EU-funded projects and initiatives working on traceability, transparency, and food integrity to exchange insights and build synergies.
Learn more and register
Registration and further information are available at:https://www.eff-cop.eu/festival
A special student rate (€25, or €20 early bird until 31 March 2026) is available. Students should contact the organisers via effcop@ucd.ie and provide proof of university registration.

8th International ISEKI-Food Conference 2026
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00
1–3 June 2026 | Faro, Portugal
ROSETTA highlights the 8th International ISEKI-Food Association Conference 2026, titled “Innovation in Research and Education for the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems.” The event will take place in Faro, Portugal, bringing together researchers, educators, and EU-funded projects working towards sustainable food system transformation.
The conference provides the opportunity to organise special sessions dedicated to EU projects, offering a platform to disseminate results, present tools and methodologies, share best practices, and engage with an international academic and policy-oriented audience. Representation of projects working on food loss and waste (FLW) is particularly encouraged.
In addition to special sessions, participants may submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The deadline for submitting a special session abstract is 18 February 2026.
This event represents a valuable opportunity for ROSETTA and related initiatives to strengthen visibility, foster scientific exchange, and contribute to the broader dialogue on sustainable food systems and innovation in education.
Learn more and submit abstracts
Conference website and detailed information:https://isekiconferences.com/faro2026/

SEA2SEE Final Conference
2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00
2 June 2026 | Faro, Portugal (Hybrid Event)
The conference will bring together EU-funded projects, policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society actors to discuss transparency, traceability, and sustainability within the European blue food ecosystem. ROSETTA is invited to contribute to Session III – “Synergies with Sister Projects and Initiatives”, a roundtable discussion titled “Collaborating for a Transparent and Sustainable Blue Food Ecosystem.”
The session will focus on the importance of synergies among EU-funded projects, shared challenges and lessons learned in deploying traceability solutions, and opportunities for clustering, scaling, and legacy actions beyond individual project lifecycles. Designed as a forward-looking exchange rather than a traditional presentation, the discussion will explore how collective efforts can strengthen EU policy uptake, market readiness, and consumer trust across food systems.
Learn more
Further information will be shared via the official SEA2SEE conference channels and programme updates: https://sea2see.eu/sea2see-final-conference/

BEATLES Final Event
2026-06-02 09:00 - 14:00
How can behavioural insights help shape more effective policies for sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture? After four years of research and collaboration, the BEATLES Horizon Europe project invites you to its final event on 2 June 2026, from 9:00 to 13:00 CEST, at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium, to share its findings and explore new perspectives.
The event will present the project’s main results, policy recommendations, and practical tools, while fostering a broader discussion on the role of behavioural approaches in the future of EU agri-food, climate and digitalisation policies, with particular attention to the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034).
Learn more
Official website:https://beatles-project.eu/events/beatles-final-event/

ROSETTA International Roundtable: Reducing Food Waste Linked to Marketing Standards
2026-06-03 07:00 - 10:30 | Business & Science Poland, BSP,Rue Belliard 40, Brussels, 1040, Belgium
3 June 2026 | 09:00–12:30 | Brussels
The ROSETTA project invites policy and business stakeholders to join an international roundtable on reducing food waste linked to marketing standards.
The event will take place on 3 June 2026 at Business & Science Poland (BSP,Rue Belliard 40, 1040 Brussels), from 09:00 to 12:30.
Why this roundtable?
Marketing standards define what food products can be sold based on appearance, size and quality criteria. Products that don’t meet these standards are often wasted across the entire supply chain, even when they are perfectly safe and nutritious.
What can businesses and policymakers do about it?
ROSETTA has spent more than two years testing practical solutions across five European countries, covering meat, dairy, cereals and fruit&vegetables. From these pilot interventions, the consortium has developed evidence-based recommendations for business and policy action. The roundtable brings these recommendations to an international audience for discussion, validation and refinement before they are finalised.
Agenda of the day

Time
Session

09:00 – 09:15
Registration and welcome coffee

09:15 – 09:45
Introduction to ROSETTA and presentation of the policy and business recommendations

09:45 – 10:45
Parallel discussion tables – Round 1: examining the recommendations in separate discussion groups

10:45 – 11:15
Coffee break

11:15 – 11:35
Parallel discussion tables – Round 2: priorities, gaps and improvements

11:35 – 12:00
Joint plenary session with key takeaways from both tables

12:00 – 12:30
Next steps, feedback and farewell

What’s in it for you?
Participating in this roundtable means joining an international, evidence-based dialogue on one of the key challenges in the European food system. You will:

Discover the recommendations developed from real pilot interventions across 5 European countries
Contribute your expertise to shaping actionable solutions for business and policy
Exchange perspectives with researchers and practitioners from across Europe
Connect with the ROSETTA Horizon Europe consortium and sector experts

Who should apply?
The roundtable is open to stakeholders from across Europe working on food waste, marketing standards, food quality regulation, retail, food processing, redistribution, and related fields, both on the policy and business side.
Seats are limited. Applications close on 28 May 2026.
Apply here: https://forms.gle/k7jQKZ1GwZkm6eez9

Rethink Food Waste Conference 2026
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00
6–18 September 2026 | Rethymno, Crete, Greece
ROSETTA highlights the upcoming Rethink Food Waste Conference 2026, taking place in Rethymno, Crete. The conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to food waste prevention and resource recovery.
The event focuses on advancing solutions that move beyond waste management towards waste-to-value strategies, circular economy practices, and systemic change within food systems. It provides an important platform for EU-funded projects, including those working on food loss and waste (FLW), to disseminate results, exchange best practices, and engage with a multidisciplinary audience.
For ROSETTA and related initiatives, the conference represents a strategic opportunity to contribute to discussions on reducing food waste linked to marketing standards and strengthening collaboration across the Mediterranean and wider European research community.
Learn more
Official website:https://retaste.gr/

Save the Date: ROSETTA Final Event with BREADCRUMB and CATALYSE
2026-11-05 | Herman Teirlinck Building, Av. du Port 88, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, Brussels
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

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.
