Project in brief
Food Loss & Waste (FLW) poses significant global challenges, with 1.3 billion tonnes lost or wasted annually, impacting the environment and economy. SISTERS proposes innovative strategies targeting each food chain stage to effectively reduce FLW.
Project objectives
- Design and implement innovations to reduce FLW in main stages of Food Value Chain in Europe.
- Achieve consistent reduction of environmental & economic impact in food system dynamics.
- Attain optimal shelf-life for widely consumed food products to minimize FLW.
- Position SISTERS as a key EU project for Farm To Fork (F2F) strategy implementation.
Impact
The SISTERS project aims to reduce FLW by 27.4% by 2030 through improved packaging, transport, and consumer practices, cutting 25 million tons of waste. Innovative packaging and containers will extend shelf life, particularly for fruits and vegetables, while promoting affordability. Additionally, a 20% reduction in associated carbon emissions enhances environmental sustainability, with stakeholder engagement crucial for impact.
Funding
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101037796
https://sistersproject.eu/
Team
In collaboration with FEM Sensory Quality Group
- Isabella Endrizzi
- Michele Pedrotti
- Jiulia Khomenko
- Franco Biasioli