Digital Food Podcast

Food donations and personalised nutrition

Welcome to the Digital Food Podcast! Let's look at how data shapes our food. Our mission? To explore how digital technologies are revolutionizing the food industry and empower you to make informed choices in this digital age. 🎙 Episode 9 of this podcast dives into the potential role of personalised nutrition in food banks!   Together with Harris Niavis (from Konnecta Systems) and Sara Albo (from Co2gether), expect to learn: 1.    How the EU wastes 88 million tons offood each year 2.    How technology might benefit foodbanks 3.    Underrated destinations in Greece Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:39 – Storytime in Thessaloniki 3:04 – Conversation start 4:01 – 88 million tons of food are wasted in the EU every year, yet millions go hungry. Why? 6:52 – Explanation of the PINACLE project 8:56 – How PINACLE uses AI food donations with dietary needs 10:12 – The link between food donation and nutrition 13:28 – Sara’s experience with food banks in Greece 14:52 – The ambition of implementing tailored recommendations in food banks 16:19 – How does PINACLE ensure that recipients get tailored recommendations while keeping their personal information secure? 17:45  –  How can people support a smarter, more responsible food system? Do not create waste! 19:07– Conclusion with rapid-fire questions 22:50  - Conclusion and takeaways #food #data #sustainability #technology   EUFIC prepared this podcast as part of the DRG4FOOD project, which is supported and funded by the European Union. The ideas expressed do not reflect the opinions of the European Commission. Visit the DRG4FOOD website at drg4food.eu [https://drg4food.eu/] Social media channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/scifoodhealth/] X [https://x.com/scifoodhealth]

Cacao time with Cacao-Tech

Welcome to the Digital Food Podcast! Let's look at how data shapes our food. Our mission? To explore how digital technologies are revolutionizing the food industry and empower you to make informed choices in this digital age. 🎙 Episode 8 rhymes with chocolate as we talk about the cacao industry with Marika van Santvoort. She is part of the Cacao-tech project, a project seekingto generate more trust and transparency in the cacao process for consumers while reducing waste and generating higher quality ingredients. Expect to learn: 1.    The connection between better data and better chocolate 2.   The challenges farmers face in the cacao production 3.    Her hot take on chocolate prices   Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:50 – Storytime in Prague 3:27 – Conversation start 3:57 – Supermarketscenario and the myth of a “80% cacao” chocolate 6:23 – The importance of chocolate packaging 8:45 – Unexpected different layers of cacao flavor 10:51 – What’s the connection between data and cacao 13:14 – Relying on certifications is not enough anymore 17:19 – Explanation of the Cacao-Tech project 22:45 – How to ensure that everyone plays the game in reaching a better food system (buyers, farmers..) 24:10  –  Marika’s journey into the cacao world 31:19 – The importance of Ecuador for a fair cacao production 36:23 –What to hope consumers will gain from projects like Cacao-Tech 39:02  – Marika’s hot take on chocolate prices 40:40 – Conclusion with rapid-fire questions 41:29 – "If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?" 42:20  - Conclusion and takeaways #food #data #sustainability #technology EUFIC prepared this podcast as part of the DRG4FOOD project, which is supported and funded by the European Union. The ideas expressed do not reflect the opinions of the European Commission. Visit the DRG4FOOD website at drg4food.eu [https://drg4food.eu/] Social media channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/90983791/admin/dashboard/] X [https://x.com/scifoodhealthµ]

Celebrating women in Food & Data Science (bonus with Dr Jana Kholová)

Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science! 🎉As such, the #DRG4FOOD project seeks to spotlight women who are shifting this food tech landscape.🔍 Enjoy the engaging conversation with Dr Jana Kholová, PhD in Plant Physiology and Genetics. She is responsible for integrating the knowledge of plant biology into the inter-disciplinary agri-food systems improvement efforts. Learn about her experience working in STEM in several countries worldwide. She also closes the chat with an encouragement for women to fight. EUFIC prepared this podcast as part of the DRG4FOODproject, which is supported and funded by the European Union. The ideas expressed do not reflect the opinions of the European Commission. Visit the DRG4FOOD website at ⁠⁠drg4food.eu/⁠⁠ [https://drg4food.eu/] Social media channels: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/90983791/admin/feed/posts/] ⁠⁠X⁠ [https://twitter.com/SciFoodHealth] In line with global Sustainable Development Goals, Jana Kholová with colleagues and networks of partners contributes to efforts required to enhance the agri-food systems, particularly in the most vulnerable production system (Asia, Africa, Latin America). She is responsible for integrating the knowledge of plant biology into the inter-disciplinary agri-food systems improvement efforts. Her stronghold is the trans-disciplinary research integration, efficient teamwork, strategic collaboration, exploration, and development of new research areas, technologies and innovation.

The power of DNA in our nutrition (with GENIE)

Welcome to the Digital Food Podcast! Let's look at how data shapes our food. Our mission? To explore how digital technologies are revolutionizing the food industry and empower you to make informed choices in this digital age. 🎙 Episode 7 of this podcast dives into genetics! More precisely, the improvement of your shopping experience thanks to ultra-personalized dietary advice. My guests are Jean-Pierre Lannou and Marina Riera, part of the GENIE project. Those advices are based on consumer preferences but more importantly on genetic, microbiota, and biochemical blood tests.   Let’s dive together into genetic nutrition, the importance of your data and Marina and Jean-Pierre’s personal stories about genetic testing experiences.   Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:48 – Storytime in Sevilla 3:19 – Conversation start 4:28 – Topic of the day: genetic data. First why do you think food and technology have become so interconnected in recent years? 6:44  – Explanation of the GENIE project & and the importance of genetic data in nutrition planning 8:38  – How the project and the app will work (gut microbiota…) 9:40 – Why studying gut microbiota is important 10:36 – The shared vision between the 3 institutions (GUNDO, ADN Institut, and i3S [https://drg4food.eu/meet-the-winners-genie/]) 13:17 – GENIE project as a pioneer in working on genetics & microbiota for personalized nutrition 14:31– How the DRG4FOOD project and GENIE align in terms of using data to empower consumers 18:30 – The accessibility of this personalization app and the topic of genetics in general 21:22 – Addressing skepticism on personalized nutrition and sharing genetic data 22:48 – The different layers of how consumers’ data will be used 24:06 – Jean-Pierre & Marina’s examples on the use of a potential app based on genetic data 28:41   –  The future app will be made for different publics: the curious ones, the nerdy ones etc. 30:38 – Conclusion with rapid-fire questions 33:24  - Episode’s takeaways for you #food #data #sustainability #technology EUFIC prepared this podcast as part of the DRG4FOOD project, which is supported and funded by the European Union. The ideas expressed do not reflect the opinions of the European Commission. Visit the DRG4FOOD website at https://drg4food.eu/ [https://drg4food.eu/] Social media channels: - LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/scifoodhealth/] - X [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://x.com/scifoodhealth&ved=2ahUKEwjy6snQqqeLAxXgSaQEHXf-AJsQFnoECBYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0J0TdJJy8kl6-bSYkWOEjG]

User guide to Data Trust

Welcome to the Digital Food Podcast! Let's look at how data shapes our food. Our mission? To explore how digital technologies are revolutionizing the food industry and empower you to make informed choices in this digital age. 🎙 Episode 6 of this podcast dives into the role of technology in assisting the development of a better food system. Expect to learn: 1.  How food information could improve your dietary choices 2. How “data is not scary but it’s rather what people make of it”. 3. Why you should play an active role in your food journey and data Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 1:57 – Storytime in Helsinki 3:30 – Conversation start 3:30 – “Why in your opinion should we bring data and food in the first place? Why is it important?” 4:10 – “Food composition data: I’d like you to explain us what it is, is it something we see on the back of every food packaging, or something else?” 7:26 – The example of Chile with aggressive branding (mentioning the degree of sugar highly visible in the packaging) 10:46 – The case of Slovenia discussing with food industries 11:32 – “This is not about dictating what people eat but rather making the heathier choice the easier choice” 11:47 – “So why do you think food composition data is important and what has been done so that people (policymakers but also organizations and consumers) may better understand it?” 13:32 – Population level vs individual level food policy focus 15:18 – Lack of specificity and consistency in public health messages 17:10 – The importance to provide evidence for stronger policies (Example of the Zero Hidden Hunger project with micronutrient deficiencies) 18:13 –“What brought you to this complex world of food technology in general?” 21:10  –  “Data is not scary, it’s what people do with it” 22:50 –The link between mother’s diet and child growth: Example of population data applied to individuals 24:33 – The challenge of translating all information into tangible diets 27:53 – "How do you see honestly see consumers take part of this food journey and how will you encourage them to not just stay passive about it but also play an active role?” 28:41 – Need for better communication about people’s rights to their data 32:33 – "If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?" 33:24  - Conclusion and takeaways #food #data #sustainability#technology EUFIC prepared this podcast as part of the DRG4FOOD project, which is supported and funded by the European Union. The ideas expressed do not reflect the opinions of the European Commission. Visit the DRG4FOOD website at https://drg4food.eu/ [https://drg4food.eu/] Social media channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/scifoodhealth/?viewAsMember=true] X [https://x.com/SciFoodHealth]