November 10, 2026

From Evidence to Action: BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA and CATALYSE Join Forces in Brussels

On 5 November 2026, the European projects BREADCRUMB, ROSETTA and CATALYSE came together in Brussels for their Joint Final Event, bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and food system stakeholders.

Held at the Herman Teirlinck Building, the event focused on a shared challenge: how to reduce food waste, advance food safety and support more sustainable food systems.

 

Connecting research, policy and practice

The event opened with the three project coordinators: Anna Twarogowska (ILVO – BREADCRUMB), Dimitra Kyriakopoulou (Q-Plan – ROSETTA) and Daniela Bassi (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – CATALYSE).

The Policy Keynote: EU Perspective featured representatives of the European Commission: Bartosz Zambrzycki (DG SANTE), Giulia Bizzo (DG RTD) and Jorge Molina Villanueva (DG RTD).

Throughout the day, plenary discussions and interactive breakout sessions explored how research findings can contribute to practical solutions and recommendations for the food sector.

 

BREADCRUMB experts sharing their insights

Several BREADCRUMB partners contributed their expertise across the different sessions:

  • Chantal den Broeder (VLTN) – Food marketing standards and their relationship with food waste.
  • Ana Machado Silva (MC Sonae) – Turning research evidence into recommendations and action.
  • Anna Twarogowska (ILVO) – Policy recommendations and the future of sustainable food systems.
  • Maripaz Villalba (AINIA) – Changing perceptions and stakeholder priorities.
  • Paulina Szwed (VLTN) and Miguel Ozáez (PNO Innovation) – Digital tools, business models and the future uptake of project results.
  • Matteo Masotti (University of Bologna) – Balancing food standards and sustainability.
  • Capwell Forbang Echo (ILVO) – Measuring food waste to support better decision-making.

Together with experts from ROSETTA, CATALYSE and other organisations, these contributions highlighted the importance of connecting research, policy and industry perspectives to address food system challenges.

 

Looking towards the future

The event concluded with The Road Ahead: Building the Future Together, reflecting on the continued use of project results and opportunities for future collaboration.

A special thank you to ROSETTA and CATALYSE, our speakers, partners and all participants for making this joint event possible.

The event may be over, but our shared commitment to reducing food waste and building more sustainable food systems continues.

 

Relive the event

Watch the video on our YouTube channel and explore more moments from the Joint Final Event .