Why do farms and food firms innovate – or not? A new SOSFood study maps the evidence
A structured review of 56 studies on innovation adoption across the EU agri-food sector finds that farms and firms play by different rules — and that policy built for one rarely fits the other.…
Integrating artificial intelligence in the search for solutions towards more sustainable food: the SOSFood project
By Sofia Almeida Costa, PhD in Public Health and SOSFood Researcher; NOVA Medical School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. The impact of diet on human, animal and environmental health is today beyond…
Galicia in SOSFood: sustainability, data and artificial intelligence
Along the entire food chain and at every one of its links, from production to consumption, a significant share of the food intended for consumption is lost and wasted. This is one of the clearest…
Field to Algorithm: The Smart Agro Hub Vision for Agriculture in Greece
Text by Angeliki Milioti, MSc (Smart Agro Hub); photo by Kostas Morfiris The dawn breaks over the olive groves of Greece, and the farmer reaches for his smartphone before grabbing his boots. No, not…
Can Smarter Data Fix Our Food Systems? How Analytics are Shaping Policy Decisions
Text by Eduardo da Concepcion; Picture by Gustavo Fring Food policy is no longer just about agriculture. It is about health, affordability, climate, supply chains, consumer trust, and social…
SOSFood at the Global Exposome Summit 2026: Science, Collaboration, and a Shared Vision for Healthier Populations
The SOSFood project was proud to participate in the Global Exposome Summit 2026, a landmark three-day event held from 27 to 29 April 2026 in Sitges, Barcelona. Organised jointly by the International…
Food safety and sustainability: Soil as the starting point for more effective policies
Raquel Murgeira, Vida Rural NOVA Medical School hosted the first event in the FoodLink conference series – Network for Food Transition in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area – an initiative aimed at driving…
From Concept to Prototype: Adapting FOODITY Data Lake to SOSFood
Alessandra Bagnato, Fadwa REKIK Abstract This article presents the systematic adaptation of the FOODITY Data Lake, a production-ready open-access platform for food-related datasets, into a secure,…
From Concept to Prototype: Advancing a Consumer App from TRL 2 to TRL 6
This article outlines the development journey of SOSfood Consumer APP, a consumer-oriented application, progressing from the conceptual stage (TRL 2) to demonstration in an operational environment…
Breaking Bread, Building Futures: Collaborative Learning for Climate Action
On World Food Day, the Food Odyssey project organised an inspiring event - Breaking Bread, Building Futures: Collaborative Learning for Climate Change. The event gathered eight innovative projects…
SOSFood at “One Health, One Soil: Safe Food on a Healthy Planet”
On September 24th, the SOSFood project took part in the conference “One Health, One Soil: Safe Food on a Healthy Planet”, held in Lisbon as part of the “1st FoodLink Conference Series – Seeds to…
Data: The New Infrastructure of Our Food Systems
In today’s digital era, data has become as vital to our food systems as roads, ports, or electricity grids. From farm to fork, the ability to collect, share, and analyse information underpins…
From Athens to Pescara: SOSFood’s September of Science and Collaboration
September was a busy and inspiring month for the SOSFood Project team. Our partners travelled across Europe to share research results, exchange knowledge and strengthen collaborations for safer and…
Highlights from an Inspiring SOSFood Week in Athens
This week was a milestone for the SOSFood project as our team took part in a series of important events in Athens, Greece. One of the highlights was our presence at the 13th International Conference…
Online Workshop: Sharing Data for Sustainable Food Solutions
Data, together with AI and other digital technologies, has the potential to transform our food systems and make them more sustainable. However, achieving this transformation requires a careful…
SOSFood joins Data4FoodCluster
In 2023, two pioneering EU-funded projects - DRG4FOOD and FOODITY - came together to launch the Data4FoodCluster, a collaborative initiative with a bold mission: to make our food system smarter, more…
SOSFood presented at the Conference on Food Systems Transformation in Athens
Last week, we had the pleasure of participating in a remarkable event organized by the Agricultural University of Athens, focusing on the pressing challenges and opportunities in the evolving food…
Recap of the 3rd Project Meeting: Advancing Sustainability Goals
On March 5th, 2025, key stakeholders of the SOSfood project gathered in Brussels for the 3rd Project Meeting, augmented by digital participation to foster inclusivity. The event at TOPOS Parliament…
Key takeaways: “Driving Sustainability Through Healthy Diets” Conference
On March 4th, 2025, the "Driving Sustainability through Healthy Diets" conference, organized by Euro Coop and held at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) as part of the SOSFood project,…
Join us at “Driving Sustainability Through Healthy Diets” event in Brussels
On World Obesity Day - 4 March - the SOS Food project will host a symbolic conference titled "Driving Sustainability Through Healthy Diets” in Brussels. This event aims to explore how promoting…
First prototype of the predictive dashboard (Deliverable 4.5)
As part of the SOS Food project, JIBE is leading the development of an advanced predictive dashboard that delivers real-time insights through dynamic data visualizations and an intuitive,…
Data Collection Strategy
Data collection is the systematic gathering of information from various sources to answer research questions, test hypotheses or make informed decisions. It is a crucial step in the research process,…
Building a Multi-Actor Network for a Sustainable Food Future (Deliverable 1.1)
The SOSFood project is making significant strides toward creating a healthier, safer, and more sustainable food system by fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders within the food value…
Proudly announcing the start of the SOSFood Zenodo EU Community
Zenodo’s repository serves as a platform to gather different project communities, each representing projects funded by a range of European programs. Currently, the repository includes projects funded…
SOSFood project launches to transform EU food systems with AI innovation
To tackle the current environmental challenges, the new SOSFood (Sustainability Optimization for Secure Food Systems) project funded under Horizon Europe programme will accelerate the green…