SMART-FOODPRINT Project Sets Sail

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In a significant stride towards sustainability, the SMART-FOODPRINT project embarked on its journey with a dynamic kick-off meeting at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales y de Telecomunicaciones (ETSIIT) of the University of Cantabria in Santander. Under the theme «Towards More Resilient and Sustainable Food Supply Chains Through Ecolabelling Traceability,» stakeholders gathered to inaugurate this national initiative.

Funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation of the Spanish Government and the State Research Office (PID2022-137023OB-C31), this three-year project is led by the University of Cantabria. Prof. Rubén Aldaco and Dr. María Margallo head the research team pertaining to the DePRO (Development of Chemical Processes and Pollutant Control) group of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, forming the consortium’s core. Collaborating partners include the UNESCO Chair of Life Cycle and Climate Change at ESCI-UPF, represented by Prof. Pere Fullana i Palmer, Dr Alba Bala Gala, and researcher Sandra Ceballos Santos. Adding expertise is David Alonso Baptista de Sousa from ANFACO-CECOPESCA (National Association of Canned Fish and Seafood Manufacturers, Vigo).

The SMART-FOODPRINT project’s mission is clear: to empower the Spanish food industry with innovative tools for traceability, authenticity, and sustainability. By addressing environmental concerns and enhancing consumer trust in sustainability-focused certification systems, this initiative aligns with Spain’s policy goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals.

The project tackles key priorities, including adapting food systems to climate change, promoting resource efficiency, and ensuring sustainable traceability mechanisms.

During the kick-off meeting, stakeholders explored project objectives and their implications for vital sectors like fishing and aquaculture. Detailed discussions also mapped out the project’s timeline, laying a solid foundation for its transformative impact on Spain’s food industry.

Stay tuned as SMART-FOODPRINT leads the charge towards a greener, more resilient food ecosystem in Spain and beyond!

Contribution of the SMART-FOODPRINT project to solving specific problems of the Spanish food supply chain.