BREADCRUMB Final Event with ROSETTA and CATALYSE
From Evidence to Action: Food Waste, Food Safety and the Future of Food Systems; BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA & CATALYSE Joint Final Event
On 5 November 2026, the EU-funded projects BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA and CATALYSE will come together in Brussels for their Joint Final Event, bringing together representatives from research, policy, industry and the wider food system.
The event will provide a forum to reflect on the evidence, knowledge and practical experience generated by the three projects and to explore how these results can contribute to reducing food waste, advancing food safety and supporting viable, sustainable food systems.
Through plenary sessions, policy perspectives, expert discussions and interactive breakout sessions, participants will examine the connections between food waste, food safety, marketing standards, innovation and market practices, exchange experiences and identify priorities and recommendations for policy and practice.
A central question will guide the discussions throughout the day:
How can we reduce food waste, advance food safety and support viable, sustainable food systems?
The event will conclude by looking beyond the individual projects, with joint reflections on future collaboration, continued uptake of project results and the road ahead for more sustainable food systems.
Registration
Researchers, policymakers, food businesses, innovators, public authorities and other stakeholders working across the food system are invited to participate in the event and contribute to the discussion.
Programme
The programme has been designed to move from evidence and policy perspectives to practical discussion, recommendations and future collaboration.
Morning sessions
09:00 | Arrival and registration
09:30 | Opening and framing of the day
Introduction to tand framing of the dayhe shared challenges addressed by BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA and CATALYSE and to the central question guiding the event.
09:50 | Policy keynote: EU perspective
A European policy perspective on the challenges and opportunities addressed throughout the day.
10:30 | How food marketing standards and food safety shape which food reaches the market
One shared story, three project lenses
The three projects will bring together their perspectives on how standards, safety requirements and market practices influence the food system.
11:10 | Coffee break
11:40 | From Evidence to Action: Key recommendations and dialogue
What needs to change? Who needs to act?
A joint discussion focused on translating evidence and project results into priorities for policy and practice.
12:20 | Lunch and networking
Afternoon sessions
13:20 | Breakout sessions – Round 1: Understanding challenges and decision points
Participants will take part in parallel interactive sessions addressing:
- Policy and the food system
- Changing perceptions and stakeholder priorities
- Building a Food Safety Community: from Innovation to Impact Agenda final event BREADCRUMB
14:40 | Coffee break
15:10 | Breakout sessions – Round 2: Tools, uptake and continuation
Parallel sessions will focus on:
- Digital tools and business models for a better food system
- Balancing standards and sustainability
- From data to action: measuring food waste for marketing decision-making
16:20 | The Road Ahead: Building the Future Together
Joint reflections, audience Q&A and discussion on future collaboration opportunities.
16:40 | Closing and networking
About the Joint Final Event
The Joint Final Event marks an important milestone for BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA & CATALYSE , bringing together the communities and knowledge developed across the three projects.
By connecting research findings with policy perspectives, stakeholder experience and practical solutions, the event aims to support continued dialogue and action beyond the lifetime of the projects.
Follow us on BREADCRUMB´s website and social media channels for updates and join us for this important final event.
