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?? JOIN OUR #WEBINAR SERIES! Brought to you by the Food Traceability and Authenticity Cluster of 8 EU-funded projects. ?????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?? Thursday, 3 April 2025 ? 10:30 - 12:00 CET ?? Online ?? As the EU gears up for significant changes in #seafoodtraceability regulations, businesses, policymakers and stakeholders across the value chain must prepare for the new compliance requirements and industry shifts. Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar that brings together policy representatives and industry experts to discuss the evolving new legal framework, its impact on the seafood sector, and the associated challenges and opportunities it brings. ???????????????????? ???????????? ? Key regulatory changes coming in 2026 and 2029 ? Practical insights on labeling and traceability implementation from the industry ? New regulations implementation - challenges & coordination across EU states ? Stakeholder feedback & concerns - compliance, traceability systems interoperability, data access and ownership, market impact ? Q&A & discussion - share your views, ask your questions ???????????? ?????? 10:30 – Introduction 10:35 – 10:45 - ???????? ???????????????? – ???? ????????, ???????????? ??????????????, ???? ???????? Traceability of seafood products in the EU: What changes in 2026 and 2029 10:45 – 10:55 - ???????????? ??????????, ?????????????? ??????????????, ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? Labelling of seafood traceability information on processed fisheries products – Practical experiences from the German market 10:55 – 11:05 - ???????????? ??????????, ?????? ????????????, ???????????????????????? ???? ???????????? Views on incentives and barriers towards effective governance in seafood traceability 11:05 – 11:15 – ??????é ??????????, ???????????????? ??????????????????????, ??????????????, ???????????????? Small-Scale Fisheries and the upcoming traceability?challenge: the view of a fisherman 11:15 – 12:00 – Q&A session ?? We aim for a highly interactive session with brief presentations, presenting an opportunity for the sector for open discussions and direct engagement with policymakers. ??Your participation will help shape the implementation of these new regulations, ensuring a balanced and practical approach for all involved stakeholders. ???????????? ???????? ???????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ?? https://lnkd.in/dbcCu5dG

?? Agritrack SA at Seafood Expo North America!?? We’re part of?Seafood Expo North America?in?Boston from March 16-18! ?? Visit us at?Booth 186?to explore how Agritrack supports the seafood industry with?advanced traceability solutions, fully compliant with?FDA’s FSMA 204. We provide cutting-edge technologies to enhance seafood supply chains. ?? Boost efficiency, transparency, and compliance?with our traceability solutions. ?? Leverage innovative technology?to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance. ?? Let’s connect?and explore how Agritrack SA can support your business in navigating industry challenges. ??? Visit us at Booth 186 – March 16-18! #SeafoodExpoNorthAmerica #Agritrack #FSMA204Compliance #SeafoodTraceability #FoodSafety #SupplyChainInnovation

???Join Us for the ICFMH Training School: "Date Marking from Laboratory to Industrial Applications"??? We are excited to announce the upcoming ICFMH Training School, focusing on "Date Marking from Laboratory to Industrial Applications." This event is organized by the International Committee of Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH) in collaboration with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece) and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (Spain). Event Details: ???Dates:?June 30 – July 2, 2025 ???Location:?National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece ?? About the Training School:?This three-day program aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial practices in date marking. Participants will engage in both theoretical lectures and practical sessions, covering: - Fundamentals of predictive microbiology and safety by design - Microbial growth and inactivation modeling - Hands-on activities with modeling software tools - Insights into EFSA's scientific opinion on date marking - Guidelines for conducting challenge tests ?????Who Should Apply:?We welcome applications from motivated PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and MSc students working on relevant research topics. Priority will be given in this order. Please note that space is limited to 25 participants (20 international and 5 local). *Application Process*: ?? Deadline for Application:?April 12, 2025; Notification of Acceptance:?By April 28, 2025 Interested candidates should fill out the application form available here: For more detailed information about the program and application procedure, please visit our website: Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in food microbiology and date marking applications. We look forward to your participation! Spread the word: ICFMH ivzw, Ohio Association for Food Protection (OAFP) Affiliate of IAFP, UGent Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Bram Jacobs, Irene Ortega Sanz, Frank Devlieghere, Vasilis Valdramidis Sara Bover-Cid, Tom Ross, Jesca Nakavuma, Bernadette Franco, Luis Nero, Carlos Adam Conte Junior, An Vermeulen, Marcel Zwietering, Ursula Gonzales-Barron, Fernando Perez Rodriguez, Fanny TENENHAUS-AZIZA, Mariem ELLOUZE, George-John Nychas, Chrysoula Tassou, FOODGUARD, Panagiotis Skandamis, Thomas De Bock, Sophia Johler, Maarten Nauta, Heidy den Besten, Antonio Valero Díaz, Annemarie Pielaat, Jeanne-Marie Membré, Koen De Reu, Bozidar Udovicki, Luca Cocolin, Peter Raspor, Lisa Garcia https://lnkd.in/eEKhAW4V #ICFMH #FoodMicrobiology #DateMarking #TrainingSchool #FoodSafety #PredictiveMicrobiology #ICFMH #FEMS #IAFP #ICFMS #ICPMF #BSFM

Registration for the Food System Microbiomes Conference is now open! https://lnkd.in/dBxAzYXU Secure your spot today and share the news with your colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you in Wageningen from November 25–28, 2025!

TRUSTFOOD and FOODGUARD have joined forces to drive innovation in the food supply chain and agri-food sector! ???? ?? What does this mean? By combining TRUSTFOOD’s expertise in digital upskilling—focusing on Blockchain applications in food traceability—with FOODGUARD’s cutting-edge solutions for food safety, shelf-life extension, and waste reduction, we’re setting a new standard for a safer, smarter, and more sustainable food industry. ?? Together, we will: ? Empower SMEs with practical digital training ? Enhance food traceability & quality with AI, IoT & microbial indicators ? Innovate in biopreservation & smart packaging for longer shelf life & reduced waste Learn more about FOODGUARD here: https://lnkd.in/dGFwUapp #TRUSTFOOD #DigitalEU European Research Executive Agency (REA) #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

Our 3rd Newsletter is now published! -- Agricultural University of Athens Netcompany-Intrasoft Agritrack SA ASINCAR Unione Nazionale Consumatori Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Kn?ll Institute NCSR "DEMOKRITOS" MantiSpectra INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER - IFREMER MATADEROS INDUSTRIALES SOLER SA Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung Ghent University Philosofish TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY Pack4Food CREDA (Centre de Recerca en Economia i Desenvolupament Agroalimentari) E1 DATA SCIENCE LTD Smart Agro Hub PROLONGO-FACCSA George-John Nychas Thomas Bartzanas Chrysoula Tassou Paraskevas Bourgos Fang Ou Vlasis Tsezos Armando Menendez Estrada Ana Depetris Chauvin Thanasis Sfetsos Fran?oise Leroi Sergio Vega Lozano Racem Ben Romdhane Andreja Rajkovic, Professor, ICFMH president, ex IAAS Stella Adamidou Hanna-Leena Alakomi Hedwige Verherbrugghen DJAMEL RAHMANI Thanos Karvounis Marianna Vari Angeliki Milioti #Research #FoodSafety #foodquality #Innovation #PredictiveModeling

Prof. Gianni Panagiotou from our partner HKI will be invited speaker at #ICPMF2025!!

?? TRUSTFODO is growing! ?? With more than 1,500 certificates issued, over 370 trainees, and hundreds of handbook downloads, our platform is making a real impact in food safety education. Learners from multiple languages are engaging, with many completing full courses. https://lnkd.in/ghA6zQG2 #TRUSTFOOD #DigitalEU European Research Executive Agency (REA) #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

Our 2nd Newsletter is now published! -- Agricultural University of Athens Netcompany-Intrasoft Agritrack SA ASINCAR Unione Nazionale Consumatori Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Kn?ll Institute NCSR "DEMOKRITOS" MantiSpectra INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHE POUR L'EXPLOITATION DE LA MER - IFREMER MATADEROS INDUSTRIALES SOLER SA Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung Ghent University Philosofish TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY Pack4Food CREDA (Centre de Recerca en Economia i Desenvolupament Agroalimentari) E1 DATA SCIENCE LTD Smart Agro Hub PROLONGO-FACCSA George-John Nychas Thomas Bartzanas Chrysoula Tassou Paraskevas Bourgos Fang Ou Vlasis Tsezos Armando Menendez Estrada Ana Depetris Chauvin Thanasis Sfetsos Fran?oise Leroi Sergio Vega Lozano Racem Ben Romdhane Andreja Rajkovic, Professor, ICFMH president, ex IAAS Stella Adamidou Hanna-Leena Alakomi Hedwige Verherbrugghen DJAMEL RAHMANI Thanos Karvounis Marianna Vari Angeliki Milioti #Research #FoodSafety #foodquality #Innovation #PredictiveModeling

? Our fight against food waste has reached another level - we welcome the political agreement on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. With the revised rules, the EU countries pledge to deliver consistent progress toward achieving legally binding food waste reduction targets set by the Commission: halving food waste per person at the retail and consumer levels by 2030. This means that?Member States must take necessary measures in order to reduce food waste by: ??10%, in processing and manufacturing, ??30% (per capita), jointly at retail and consumption (restaurants, food services and households). We will continue supporting the Member States in achieving this target through sharing best practices and learning through the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste as well as providing action grants. Find out more about the revised rules here: ??:https://lnkd.in/eTG-9Z5i ?? Why is the fight against food waste so important? Each year, over 58 million tonnes of food are wasted in the EU—equivalent to 70 kg per person. This waste translates into an economic loss of approximately €132 billion. Shockingly, around 10% of all food in households, restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other institutions goes to waste. Meanwhile, over 37 million people in the EU struggle to afford a quality meal every other day - creating a stark contrast that demands urgent action. When it comes to food waste, everyone has a role to play, and the best place is to start in our own kitchen. Not sure where to begin? Get inspired with our #ZeroWasteMoreTaste cookbook: ?? https://lnkd.in/gsqSX8bz #FoodWasteEU